Compositions and methods for inhibiting protein kinases

ABSTRACT

Identified compounds demonstrate protein kinase inhibitory activity and inhibition of dependent cell signaling pathways, such as NOD2 cell signaling. More specifically, the compounds are demonstrated to inhibit receptor interacting kinase 2 (RIPK2) and/or Activin-like kinase 2 (ALK2). Compounds that are either dual RIPK2/ALK2 inhibitors or that preferentially inhibit RIPK2 or ALK2 could provide therapeutic benefit.

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/478,277, filed Mar. 29, 2017, entitled “Compositions and Methods for Inhibiting Protein Kinases,” the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.

This invention was made with U.S. government support under grant CA190542 awarded by the National Institutes of Health. The U.S. government has certain rights in the invention.

BACKGROUND

This disclosure pertains to compounds that demonstrate protein kinase inhibitory activity.

Protein kinases are important enzymes in cellular signal transduction. In many pathological conditions aberrant signal transduction occurs. Therefore, protein kinase inhibitors can be used as therapeutic agents for the treatment of various diseases.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure relates generally to compounds that demonstrate protein kinase inhibitory activity and inhibition of dependent cell signaling pathways, such as NOD2 cell signaling. More specifically, the compounds can inhibit receptor interacting kinase 2 (RIPK2) and/or Activin-like kinase 2 (ALK2). RIPK2 mediates pro-inflammatory signaling and is an emerging therapeutic target in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and multiple sclerosis. RIPK2 inhibitors could provide therapeutic benefit in the treatment of these and other conditions. Activin-like kinase 2 (ALK2) has been implicated in a number of diseases, such as bone disease (e.g. fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, ankylosing spondylitis), cardiovascular diseases (e.g. atherosclerosis and vascular calcification), some cancers (e.g. diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas) and burns. Many of these maladies also have an inflammatory component that could exacerbate the condition and/or worsen the clinical outcome. Compounds that are either dual RIPK2/ALK2 inhibitors or that preferentially inhibit RIPK2 or ALK2 could provide therapeutic benefit in the treatment of these and other conditions.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows a scheme for the synthesis of exemplary intermediate compounds.

FIG. 2 shows a scheme for the synthesis of exemplary intermediate compounds.

FIG. 3 shows a scheme for the synthesis of exemplary intermediate compounds.

FIG. 4 shows a scheme for the synthesis of exemplary intermediate compounds.

FIG. 5 shows a scheme for the synthesis of exemplary intermediate compounds.

FIG. 6 shows a scheme for the synthesis of exemplary intermediate compounds.

FIG. 7 shows a scheme for the synthesis of exemplary representative compounds in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 8 shows a scheme for the synthesis of exemplary representative compounds in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 9 shows a scheme for the synthesis of exemplary representative compounds in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 10 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 11 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 12 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 13 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 14 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 15 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 16 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 17 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 18 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 19 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 20 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 21 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 22 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 23 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 24 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 25 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 26 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 27 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 28 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 29 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 30 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 31 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 32 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 33 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 34 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 35 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 36 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 37 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 38 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary intermediate compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 39 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary representative compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 40 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary representative compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 41 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary representative compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 42 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary representative compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 43 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary representative compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 44 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary representative compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 45 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary representative compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 46 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary representative compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 47 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary representative compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 48 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary representative compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 49 shows steps in the synthesis of specific exemplary representative compounds described in Example 1 in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The present disclosure relates to protein kinase inhibitors and uses thereof.

The following figure depicts a general structure of preferred embodiments of compounds that inhibit protein kinases, including RIPK2 and/or ALK2.

In the above structure, R₁ can generally be H or any amine that imparts aqueous solubility. Preferably, when it is not H, R₁ should be attached to the benzene ring through N, O, or C. R₂ can generally be H or it can be a sulfone group that may (without being bound by theory) have an impact on RIPK2 selectivity. R₁ and R₂ can be located at any suitable positions on the benzene ring and are not limited to the positions shown in the figure above. R₃ can be H, Cl, Me, NH₂, NHCH₃, N(CH₃)₂, or other suitable groups. R₄ and R₅ can generally be any of a wide variety of suitable electron donating and electron withdrawing groups. R₆ can be H, methyl, or ethyl. R₇ can broadly be any of a number of suitable alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, and similar groups. In the figure, n is 0 or 1.

Additional preferred embodiments of compounds that inhibit protein kinases, including RIPK2 and/or ALK2, are depicted below.

wherein R₁ is H,

R₂ is H, SO₂Me, SO₂i-Pr, SO₂CF₃, or

R₃ is H, Cl, Me, NH₂, NHMe, or NMe₂;

R₄ is H, F, Cl, OMe, OEt, O-n-Pr, O-i-Pr, OPh, or OCF₃;

R₅ is H, Me, Et, Pr, i-Pr, OMe, OEt, O-n-Pr, O-i-Pr, OCF₃, Cl, or F;

R₆ is H, Me, or Et;

R₇ is Me, Et, n-Pr, i-Pr, CF₃, CF₂Et, CH₂Ph, or Ph; and

n is 0 or 1.

In the present disclosure, “Me” may refer to methyl, “Et” may refer to ethyl, “Pr” may refer to propyl, “n-Pr” or “nPr” may refer to linear propyl, “i-Pr” may refer to isopropyl, “Ph” may refer to phenyl, and OMe, OEt, O-n-Pr, O-i-Pr, OPh, and OCF₃ refer to ethers. In further preferred embodiments, R₅ is Me or other alkyls and/or R₇ is benzyl or other aralkyls. These preferred embodiments have demonstrated particular inhibitory activity against RIPK2 and ALK2, respectively.

FIGS. 1-9 illustrate a general scheme for synthesis of representative compounds of the present disclosure. FIGS. 1-6 illustrate general schemes for step-wise synthesis of intermediate compounds, while FIGS. 7-9 illustrate general schemes for the steps in synthesis of representative compounds of the present disclosure. FIGS. 10-49 depict steps in the synthesis of either intermediate compounds or representative compounds of the present disclosure. Additional preferred embodiments of compounds that inhibit protein kinases, including RIPK2 and/or ALK2, and that demonstrate NOD2 cellular signaling inhibitory activity, include those depicted in FIGS. 7-9 and in FIGS. 39-49. In further preferred embodiments, the compounds that demonstrate protein kinase inhibitory activity or NOD2 cellular signaling inhibitory activity include CSLP37, CSLP43, or CSLP58.

The exemplary compounds that inhibit protein kinases described herein may occur in different geometric and enantiomeric forms, and both pure forms and mixtures of these separate isomers are included in the scope of this invention, as well as any physiologically functional or pharmacologically acceptable salt derivatives or prodrugs thereof. Production of these alternate forms would be well within the capabilities of one skilled in the art.

The current invention also pertains to methods of prevention or therapy for diseases involving protein kinase activity, including the step of administering a compound that inhibits protein kinase activity in accordance with preferred embodiments disclosed herein.

In another aspect of the present invention there is provided a pharmaceutical composition including a therapeutically effective amount of a compound that inhibits protein kinase as defined above and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, adjuvant, carrier, buffer or stabiliser. A “therapeutically effective amount” is to be understood as an amount of an exemplary protein kinase inhibitor compound that is sufficient to show inhibitory effects on protein kinase activity. The actual amount, rate and time-course of administration will depend on the nature and severity of the disease being treated. Prescription of treatment is within the responsibility of general practitioners and other medical doctors. The pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, adjuvant, carrier, buffer or stabiliser should be non-toxic and should not interfere with the efficacy of the active ingredient. The precise nature of the carrier or other material will depend on the route of administration, which may be oral, or by injection, such as cutaneous, subcutaneous, or intravenous injection, or by dry powder inhaler.

Pharmaceutical compositions for oral administration may be in tablet, capsule, powder or liquid form. A tablet may comprise a solid carrier or an adjuvant. Liquid pharmaceutical compositions generally comprise a liquid carrier such as water, petroleum, animal or vegetable oils, mineral oil or synthetic oil. Physiological saline solution, dextrose or other saccharide solution or glycols such as ethylene glycol, propylene glycol or polyethylene glycol may be included. A capsule may comprise a solid carrier such as gelatin. For intravenous, cutaneous or subcutaneous injection, the active ingredient will be in the form of a parenterally acceptable aqueous solution which is pyrogen-free and has a suitable pH, isotonicity and stability. Those of relevant skill in the art are well able to prepare suitable solutions using, for example, isotonic vehicles such as sodium chloride solution, Ringer's solution, or lactated Ringer's solution. Preservatives, stabilisers, buffers, antioxidants and/or other additives may be included as required.

In another aspect, there is provided the use in the manufacture of a medicament of a therapeutically effective amount of protein kinase inhibitor compound as defined above for administration to a subject.

The term “pharmacologically acceptable salt” used throughout the specification is to be taken as meaning any acid or base derived salt formed from hydrochloric, sulfuric, phosphoric, acetic, citric, oxalic, malonic, salicylic, malic, fumaric, succinic, ascorbic, maleic, methanesulfonic, isoethonic acids and the like, and potassium carbonate, sodium or potassium hydroxide, ammonia, triethylamine, triethanolamine and the like.

The term “prodrug” means a pharmacological substance that is administered in an inactive, or significantly less active, form. Once administered, the prodrug is metabolised in vivo into an active metabolite.

The term “therapeutically effective amount” means a nontoxic but sufficient amount of the drug to provide the desired therapeutic effect. The amount that is “effective” will vary from subject to subject, depending on the age and general condition of the individual, the particular concentration and composition being administered, and the like. Thus, it is not always possible to specify an exact effective amount. However, an appropriate effective amount in any individual case may be determined by one of ordinary skill in the art using routine experimentation. Furthermore, the effective amount is the concentration that is within a range sufficient to permit ready application of the formulation so as to deliver an amount of the drug that is within a therapeutically effective range.

Further aspects of the present invention will become apparent from the following description given by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying synthetic schemes.

EXAMPLE 1 Synthesis

All reactions involving air-sensitive reagents were carried out with magnetic stirring and in oven-dried glassware with rubber septa under argon unless otherwise stated. All commercially available chemicals and reagent grade solvents were used directly without further purification unless otherwise specified. Reactions were monitored by thin-layer chromatography (TLC) on Baker-flex® silica gel plates (IB2-F) using UV-light (254 and 365 nm) detection or visualizing agents (ninhydrin or phosphomolybdic acid stain). Flash chromatography was conducted on silica gel (230-400 mesh) using Teledyne Isco CombiFlash® Rf. NMR spectra were recorded at room temperature using a JEOL ECA (¹H NMR at 400, 500 or 600 MHz and ¹³C NMR at 100, 125 or 150 MHz) with tetramethylsilane (TMS) as an internal standard. Chemical shifts (6) are given in parts per million (ppm) with reference to solvent signals [¹H-NMR: CDCl₃ (7.26 ppm), CD₃OD (3.30 ppm), DMSO-d₆ (2.49 ppm); ¹³C-NMR: CDCl₃ (77.0 ppm), CD₃OD (49.0 ppm), DMSO-d₆ (39.5 ppm)]. Signal patterns are reported as s (singlet), d (doublet), t (triplet), q (quartet), quin (quintet), sex (sextet), sep (septet), m (multiplet), br (broad), dd (doublet of doublets), dt (doublet of triplets), td (triplet of doublets) and tt (triplet of triplets). Coupling constants (J) are given in Hz. The C—F coupling patterns labeled in ¹³C-NMR indicate visible patterns in spectra. High resolution mass spectral (HRMS) were carried out using AccuTOF by the Department of Chemistry, The University of Texas at Austin. The spectra were measured using TOF-MS with an ESI ionization source and reported as m/z (relative intensity) for the molecular ion [M]. All test compounds reported had a purity ≥95% as determined by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analyses using a Waters 1525 instrument equipped with a quaternary pump and a Proteo-C12 column (250 mm×1 mm, 4 μm). UV absorption was monitored at λ=220 nm. HPLC gradient went from 0% (method A) or 2% (method B) MeCN in H₂O to 90% MeCN in H₂O (both solvents contain 0.1% trifluoroacetic acid) with a total run time of 30 min and a flow rate of 0.5 mL/min.

Compounds in the paragraphs below are referred to by compound number. Steps in the synthesis of each compound, as designated by compound number, are illustrated in FIGS. 10-49. For example, steps in the synthesis of 1-bromo-3-ethoxy-5-nitrobenzene (2 aa), as well as compounds 2 ab, 2 b, 2 ca, 2 cb, and 2 cc, are depicted in FIG. 10.

General Procedure for the Preparation of Bromo-alkoxy-5-nitrobenzenes; 1-bromo-3-ethoxy-5-nitrobenzene (2 aa), Method A

To a solution of 3-bromo-5-nitrophenol (1 a) (100.0 mg, 0.46 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (126.7 mg, 0.92 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (2 mL) was added iodoethane (0.07 mL, 0.92 mmol) under argon. The resulting mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 2 h. After being quenched with H₂O (5 mL), the aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (2×15 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 2.5:97.5 to 10:90) to afford 2 aa (111 mg, 98%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.92 (1H, s), 7.64 (1H, s), 7.33 (1H, s), 4.09 (1H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.44 (1H, t, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 159.9, 149.4, 124.2, 122.9, 118.6, 108.1, 64.7, 14.4.

1-Bromo-3-isopropoxy-5-nitrobenzene (2 ab)

Method A; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 2.5:97.5 to 5:95) to give 2 ab (98%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.90 (1H, t, J=1.4 Hz), 7.63 (1H, t, J=2.3 Hz), 7.32 (1H, t, J=1.4 Hz), 4.61 (1H, sep, J=6.0 Hz), 1.36 (6H, d, J=6.0 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 158.9, 149.4, 125.2, 122.9, 118.4, 109.1, 71.4, 21.6.

5-Bromo-1-chloro-2-methoxy-3-nitrobenzene (2 b)

Method A; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 2.5:97.5 to 5:95) to give 2 b (89%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 600 MHz) 7.85 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.77 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 4.02 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 149.1, 145.5, 137.1, 131.7, 126.4, 116.1, 62.6.

5-Bromo-1,2-dimethoxy-3-nitrobenzene (2 ca)

Method A; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 5:95 to 10:90) to give 2 ca (98%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.46 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.20 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 3.95 (3H, s), 3.92 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 154.7, 145.1, 142.1, 119.2, 118.6, 115.7, 62.0, 56.7.

5-Bromo-1,2-diethoxy-3-nitrobenzene (2 cb)

Method A; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 5:95) to give 2 cb (57%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 600 MHz) 7.42 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.16 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 4.19 (2H, q, J=7.6 Hz), 4.08 (2H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 1.48 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 1.38 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 150 MHz) 154.2, 145.4, 141.5, 119.9, 118.4, 115.3, 70.6, 65.4, 15.3, 14.6.

7-Bromo-5-nitro-2,3-dihydrobenzo [b][1,4]dioxine (2 cc)

To a solution of 5-bromo-3-nitrobenzene-1,2-diol (1 c) (60.0 mg, 0.26 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (106.1 mg, 0.77 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (2 mL) was added 1,2-dibromoethane (0.03 mL, 0.31 mmol) under argon. The resulting mixture was stirred at 110° C. for 1 h. After being quenched with H₂O (5 mL), the aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (2×15 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90) to afford 2cc (38.6 mg, 58%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.61 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.24 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 4.40-4.38 (2H, m), 4.36-4.34 (2H, m); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 145.6, 139.2, 138.2, 124.8, 120.4, 111.5, 64.7, 63.9.

5-Bromo-1-ethoxy-2-methoxy-3-nitrobenzene (2 d)

To a solution of 4-bromo-2-ethoxy-1-methoxybenzene (1 d) (100.0 mg, 0.43 mmol) in diethyl ether (4.0 mL) was added fuming nitric acid (0.15 mL, 2.16 mmol) dropwise. The reaction mixture was stirred room temperature for 10 min then refluxed for 8 h. After being quenched with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ (5 mL), the aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (2×15 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 5:95) to afford 2d (104.5 mg, 87%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.55 (1H, s), 7.09 (1H, s), 4.16 (1H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 3.92 (3H, s), 1.50 (1H, t, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 152.2, 148.2, 141.4, 117.1, 109.0, 107.4, 65.3, 56.4, 14.4.

General Procedure for the Preparation of Bromo-5-alkoxyanilines; 3-Bromo-5-ethoxyaniline (3 aa), Method B

To a solution of 2 aa (96.9 mg, 0.39 mmol) and NH₄Cl (109.5 mg, 2.05 mmol) in a mixture of EtOH/H₂O (5:1, 5 mL) was added iron (Fe) powder (110 mg) and vigorously stirred at 85° C. for 1 h. After the mixture was allowed to cool to room temperature, the solid was removed by filtration through a Celite pad, and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90) to afford 3 aa (80.4 mg, 94%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 6.45 (1H, s), 6.42 (1H, s), 6.12, 6.11 (1H, t, J=2.3 Hz), 3.94 (2H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 3.70 (2H, br), 1.37 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 160.5, 148.5, 123.2, 110.7, 107.8, 100.2, 63.5, 14.7.

3-Bromo-5-isopropoxyaniline (3 ab)

Method B; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 5:95 to 10:90) to give 3 ab (90%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 6.45 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.41 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.12 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 4.45 (1H, sep, J=6.3 Hz), 3.69 (2H, br), 1.30 (6H, d, J=6.3 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 159.5, 148.5, 123.2, 110.6, 109.0, 101.6, 70.0, 22.0, 21.9.

5-Bromo-3-chloro-2-methoxyaniline (3 b)

Method B; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 2:98) to give 3 b (92%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 6.86 (1H, s), 6.75 (1H, s), 3.99 (2H, br), 3.81 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 142.3, 142.1, 128.4, 121.4, 116.9, 116.8, 59.6.

5-Bromo-2,3-dimethoxyaniline (3 ca)

Method B; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90) to give 3 ca (95%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 6.52 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 6.44 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 3.88 (2H, br), 3.81 (3H, s), 3.78 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 153.3, 141.6, 134.6, 116.6, 111.4, 105.6, 59.8, 55.8.

5-Bromo-2,3-diethoxyaniline (3 cb)

Method B; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90) to give 3 cb (96%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 6.51 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.43 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 4.05-3.98 (4H, m), 3.87 (2H, br), 1.41 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 152.7, 141.9, 133.9, 116.2, 111.2, 106.6, 68.0, 64.2, 15.7, 14.8.

7-Bromo-2,3-dihydrobenzo [b][1,4]dioxin-5-amine (3 cc)

Method B; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 20:80) to give 3 cc (93%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 6.46 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.44 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 4.27-4.25 (2H, m), 4.24-4.22 (2H, m), 3.79 (2H, br); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 144.2, 137.2, 130.4, 112.8, 110.5, 110.0, 64.4, 64.2.

5-Bromo-3-ethoxy-2-methoxyaniline (3 d)

Method B; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 3 d (94%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 6.90 (1H, s), 6.34 (1H, s), 3.95 (2H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 3.76 (5H, s), 1.38 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 149.8, 141.3, 138.1, 117.7, 100.5, 98.4, 65.3, 55.8, 14.7.

5-Bromo-3-chloro-2-methylaniline (3 s)

Method B; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 5:95) to give 3 s (98%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 6.94 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 6.70 (1H, s), 3.76 (2H, br), 2.14 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 146.7, 135.4, 121.5, 119.3, 119.0, 115.9, 12.4.

5-Bromo-3-fluoro-2-methylaniline (3 t)

Method B; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 5:95) to give 3 t (88%) as a brown oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 6.63 (1H, dd, J=8.9, 1.4 Hz), 6.59 (1H, s), 1.99 (3H, d, J=1.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 162.5, 160.1, 147.2 (d, J_(CF)=7.8 Hz), 119.0 (d, J_(CF)=13.7 Hz), 113.1, 108.4 (d, J_(CF)=27.4 Hz), 108.1, 8.2 (d, J_(CF)=5.9 Hz).

5-Bromo-2,3-dimethylaniline (3 u)

Method B; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90) to give 3 u (93%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 6.77 (1H, s), 6.70 (1H, s), 3.62 (2H, br), 2.24 (3H, s), 2.01 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 145.7, 138.9, 122.9, 119.5, 119.0, 115.4, 20.2, 13.4.

General Procedure for the Preparation of 6-Bromo-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazine; 6-Bromo-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazine (3 e); Method C

To a solution of 2-amino-4-bromophenol (4 e) (200.0 mg, 1.06 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (735.3 mg, 5.32 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (3 mL) was added 1,2-dibromoethane (0.14 mL, 1.60 mmol) under argon. The resulting mixture was stirred at 125° C. for 15 h. After being quenched with H₂O (5 mL), the aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (2×15 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 20:80) to afford 3e (44.0 mg, 19%) as a brown oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 6.74-6.69 (2H, m), 6.64 (1H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 4.22-4.20 (2H, m), 3.89 (2H, br), 3.04-3.38 (2H, m); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 142.9, 135.0, 121.0, 118.0, 117.6, 113.1, 64.9, 40.5.

6-Bromo-8-fluoro-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazine (3 f)

Method C; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 20:80) to give 3 f (24%) as a brown oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 600 MHz) 6.61 (1H, dd, J=10.0, 2.1 Hz), 6.50 (1H, t, J=2.1 Hz), 4.27 (2H, t, J=4.1 Hz), 3.97 (1H, br), 3.44 (2H, t, J=4.1 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 150 MHz) 151.6 (d, J_(CF)=246.9 Hz), 136.4 (d, J_(CF)=4.4 Hz), 131.2 (d, J_(CF)=13.3 Hz), 113.1 (d, J_(CF)=3.0 Hz), 111.7 (d, J_(CF)=11.8 Hz), 108.9 (d, J_(CF)=22.2 Hz), 65.1, 40.4.

2-(5-Bromo-3-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione (7)

To a solution of 5-bromo-3-methoxy-2-methylaniline (3 h) (102.0 mg, 0.47 mmol) in acetic acid (5 mL) was added phthalic anhydride (69.9 mg, 0.92 mmol). The resulting mixture was refluxed for 3 h. After being quenched with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ to pH 7, the aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (2×15 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated yielding the product 7 (155.3 mg, 95%) as a light brown solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.97-7.93 (2H, m), 7.82-7.78 (2H, m), 7.24 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 6.74 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 3.78 (3H, s), 2.16 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 166.9, 158.0, 134.5, 131.7, 128.6, 126.1, 123.9, 119.5, 114.1, 55.6, 17.7.

2-(5-Bromo-3-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione (8)

To a solution of 7 (117.5 mg, 0.34 mmol) in anhydrous CH₂Cl₂ (12 mL) was added 1 M BBr₃ in CH₂Cl₂ (1.29 mL, 1.29 mmol) dropwise under argon at 0° C. The temperature was slowly increased to room temperature and the reaction was stirred for 16 h. After being quenched with ice-water, the aqueous layer was extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (2×20 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 20:80) to afford 8 (96.1 mg, 85%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 7.96-7.93 (2H, m), 7.89-7.86 (2H, m), 7.15 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.70 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 2.09 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 168.5, 157.6, 135.9, 133.6, 133.2, 128.1, 126.4 121.5, 116.9, 17.7.

2-(5-Bromo-3-ethoxy-2-methylphenyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione (9)

Method A; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 15:85) to give 9 (91%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.97-7.93 (2H, m), 7.82-7.78 (2H, m), 7.24 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 6.72 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 3.99 (2H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 2.16 (3H, s), 1.39 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 166.9, 157.4, 134.5, 131.7, 131.6, 128.4, 126.1, 123.9, 120.0, 114.6, 64.0, 17.7, 14.6.

5-Bromo-3-ethoxy-2-methylaniline (3 i)

To a solution of 9 (39.0 mg, 0.11 mmol) in mixture of acetonitrile (2.0 mL) and H₂O (0.7 mL) was added hydrazine hydrate (0.07 mL, 1.08 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred room temperature for 2 h. The reaction was diluted and extracted with EtOAc (2×15 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90) to afford 3 i (23.3 mg, 94%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 6.58 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.19 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 3.94 (2H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 3.70 (2H, br), 2.19 (3H, s), 1.37 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 157.8, 146.1, 125.7, 114.4, 108.7, 101.0, 63.5, 16.0, 14.8.

General Procedure for the Preparation of N-(Bromophenyl)alkylsulfonamides; N-(3-bromo-5-ethoxyphenyl)propane-2-sulfonamide (6 aa), Method D

To a solution of 3 aa (62 mg, 0.29 mmol) and a catalytic amount of DMAP in anhydrous CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) was added pyridine (0.05 mL, 0.58 mmol) and 2-propanesulfonyl chloride (0.07 mL, 0.58 mmol) under argon, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 40 h. After being quenched with 1 N HCl_((aq)) (0.5 mL) and water, CH₂Cl₂ were added, and the layers were separated. The combined organic phases were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 5:95 to 10:90) to give 6 aa (54.5 mg, 58%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.21 (1H, br), 6.95 (1H, s), 6.79 (1H, s), 6.76 (1H, s), 3.98 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 3.35 (1H, sep, J=7.4 Hz), 1.40-1.37 (9H, m); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 160.4, 139.3, 123.3, 114.4, 113.7, 104.9, 64.0, 52.7, 16.4, 14.6.

General Procedure for the Preparation of N-(Bromophenyl)alkylsulfonamides; N-(3-Bromo-5-isopropoxyphenyl)propane-2-sulfonamide (6 ab), Method E

To a solution of 3 ab (108.5 mg, 0.47 mmol) in pyridine (2.5 mL) was added 2-propanesulfonyl chloride (0.08 mL, 0.71 mmol) under argon, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 40 h. After being quenched with 1 N HCl_((aq)) (1 mL) and water, EtOAc were added, and the layers were separated. The combined organic phases were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 6 ab (73.1 mg, 46%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.31 (1H, s), 6.94 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.78 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.75 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 4.49 (1H, sep, J=5.7 Hz), 3.35(1H, sep, J=6.9 Hz), 1.39 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz), 1.31 (6H, d, J=5.7 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 159.4, 139.4, 123.3, 114.9, 114.3, 105.9, 70.5, 52.7, 21.8, 16.4.

N-(5-Bromo-3-chloro-2-methoxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (6 b)

Method E; the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 24 h and purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 6 b (58%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.61 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.25 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.10 (1H, br), 3.90 (3H, s), 3.14-3.11 (2H, m), 1.88-1.83 (2H, m), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 144.1, 133.2, 128.4, 127.8, 119.4, 117.4, 61.2, 53.9, 17.2, 12.8.

N-(5-Bromo-2,3-dimethoxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (6 ca)

Method E; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 6 ca (85%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.33 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.01 (1H, br), 6.80 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 3.86 (3H, s), 3.10-3.06 (2H, m), 1.86-1.80 (2H, m), 1.02 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 152.8, 136.6, 131.9, 116.8, 113.3, 111.3, 60.9, 56.0, 53.3, 17.1, 12.7.

General Procedure for the Preparation of N-(Bromophenyl)alkylsulfonamides; N-(5-Bromo-2,3-diethoxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (6 cb), Method F

To a solution of 3 cb (48.0 mg, 0.18 mmol) and catalytic amount of DMAP in pyridine (1 mL) was added 1-propanesulfonyl chloride (0.03 mL, 0.28 mmol) under argon. The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 6 h. After being quenched with 1 N HCl_((aq)) (1 mL) and water, EtOAc were added, and the layers were separated. The combined organic phases were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 6 cb (41.2 mg, 61%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.31 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 6.96 (1H, br), 6.78 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 4.13 (2H, q, J=7.3 Hz), 4.04 (2H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 3.10-3.06 (2H, m), 1.88-1.78 (2H, m), 1.45 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 1.02 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 152.1, 135.5, 132.2, 116.7, 112.9, 112.1, 69.2, 64.6, 53.4, 17.2, 15.6, 14.7, 12.8.

N-(7-Bromo-2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]dioxin-5-yl)propane-1-sulfonamide (6 cc)

Method E; the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 h and purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 20:80) to give 6 cc (80%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.25 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.82 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 6.67 (1 H br), 4.31-4.29 (2H, m), 4.28-4.26 (2H, m), 3.10-3.06 (2H, m), 1.88-1.79 (2H, m), 1.03 (3H, t, J=7.8 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 144.2, 132.3, 127.3, 116.0, 114.3, 113.2, 64.6, 64.2, 53.4, 17.2, 12.8.

N-(5-Bromo-3-ethoxy-2-methoxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (6 d)

Method E; the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 h and purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 15:85) to give 6 d (87%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.22 (1H, s), 6.98 (1H, s), 6.51 (1H, s), 4.04 (2H, q, J=7.3 Hz), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.01-2.97 (2H, m), 1.88-1.78 (2H, m), 1.44 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 0.99 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 149.3, 146.8, 127.7, 115.8, 107.6, 105.9, 64.8, 56.1, 53.6, 17.1, 14.6, 12.9.

6-Bromo-4-(propylsulfonyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo [b][1,4]oxazine (6 e)

To a solution of 3 e (44.0 mg, 0.22 mmol) in pyridine (1 mL) was added 1-propanesulfonyl chloride (0.04 mL, 0.33 mmol) under argon, and the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 2.5 h. After being quenched with 1 N HCl_((aq)) (1.0 mL) and water, EtOAc were added, and the layers were separated. The combined organic phases were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 20:80) to give 6 e (49.6 mg, 70%) as a brown solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.76 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.13 (1H, dd, J=8.6, 2.3 Hz), 6.79 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 4.26 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 3.85 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 3.09-3.06 (2H, m), 1.92-1.85 (2H, m), 1.06 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 145.0, 128.1, 125.6, 124.3, 119.2, 113.0, 64.7, 54.0, 44.0, 17.0, 12.9.

6-Bromo-8-fluoro-4-(propylsulfonyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazine (6 f)

To a solution of 3 f (55.1 mg, 0.24 mmol) and catalytic amount of DMAP in anhydrous CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) was added 1-propanesulfonyl chloride (0.04 mL, 0.36 mmol) and trimethylamine (0.05 mL, 0.35 mmol) under argon, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 6 h. After being quenched with water, CH₂Cl₂ were added, and the layers were separated. The combined organic phases were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 6 f (46.0 mg, 50%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.58 (1H, t, J=2.3 Hz), 7.04 (1H, dd, J=9.6, 2.3 Hz), 4.33 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 3.89 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 3.12-3.08 (2H, m), 1.94-1.84 (2H, m), 1.07 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 151.7 (d, J_(CF)=249.4 Hz), 134.2 (d, J_(CF)=12.7 Hz), 127.2 (d, J_(CF)=3.9 Hz), 119.5 (d, J_(CF)=3.9 Hz), 115.3 (d, J_(CF)=21.5 Hz), 111.5 (d, J_(CF)=10.8 Hz), 65.0, 54.2, 44.0, 17.0, 12.9.

N-(5-Bromo-3-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (6 ha)

Method D; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90) to give 6 ha (78%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.05 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 6.97 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 6.71 (1H, br), 3.76 (3H, s), 3.09-3.05 (2H, m), 2.33 (3H, s), 1.86-1.81 (2H, m), 1.02 (3H, t, J=7.8 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 158.2, 136.2, 125.9, 121.6, 115.2, 107.9, 55.6, 53.8, 17.2, 17.1, 12.8.

N-(5-Bromo-3-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide (6 hb)

Method D; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 15:85 to 20:80) to give 6 hb (85%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.04 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.02 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 6.50 (1H, br), 3.78 (3H, s), 3.02(3H, s), 2.34 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 158.3, 135.9, 126.0, 122.2, 115.9, 108.6, 55.6, 39.9, 17.2.

N-(5-Bromo-3-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)propane-2-sulfonamide (6 hc)

Method D; the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 24 h and purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 20:80) to give 6 hc (46%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.12 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.94 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.56 (1H, br), 3.76 (3H, s), 3.34 (1H, sep, J=6.9 Hz), 2.34 (3H, s), 1.38 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 158.2, 136.7, 125.9, 120.6, 114.7, 106.9, 55.5, 53.1, 17.0, 16.5.

N-(5-Bromo-3-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1-phenylmethanesulfonamide (6 hd)

Method D; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 20:80) to give 6 hd (57%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.39-7.31 (3H, m), 7.20 (2H, dd, J=8.0, 1.8 Hz), 7.12 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.96 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 6.20 (1H, s), 4.38 (2H, s), 3.77 (3H, s), 2.10 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 158.4, 136.6, 130.6, 129.1, 128.9, 128.1, 125.9, 119.7, 114.6, 105.4, 57.6, 55.6, 16.5.

N-(5-Bromo-3-ethoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1-phenylmethanesulfonamide (6 i)

Method E; the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 h and purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90) to give 6 i (90%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.37-7.31 (3H, m), 7.20 (2H, d, J=7.8, 1.4 Hz), 7.12 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.96 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 6.22 (1H, br), 4.38 (2H, s), 3.98 (2H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 2.00 (3H, s), 1.41 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 157.8, 136.5, 130.6, 129.0, 128.9, 128.2, 125.9, 119.6, 115.2, 105.9, 63.9, 57.6, 16.5, 14.6.

General Procedure for the Preparation of N-(Bromophenyl)alkylsulfonamides; N-(4-bromo-2-methoxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (6 k), Method G

To a solution of 3 k (300 mg, 1.48 mmol) in anhydrous CH₂Cl₂ (15 mL) was added pyridine (0.24 mL, 2.97 mmol) and 1-propanesulfonyl chloride (0.18 mL, 1.63 mmol) under argon, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 h. After being quenched with 1 N HCl_((aq)) (1.0 mL), water, and CH₂Cl₂ were added, the layers were separated. The combined organic phases were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 6 k (490.1 mg, 99%) as a light yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.41 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.08 (1H, dd, J=8.3, 2.3 Hz), 7.03 (1H, d, J=2.5 Hz), 6.74 (1H, br), 3.88 (3H, s), 3.02-2.98 (2H, m), 1.83-1.79 (2H, m), 1.00 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 149.5, 125.5, 124.2, 121.0, 117.5, 114.3, 56.1, 53.1, 17.1, 12.8.

N-(3-Bromo-5-methoxyphenyl)methanesulfonamide (61 a)

Method G; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 20:80) to give 61 a (82%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 6.96-6.95 (2H, m), 6.86 (1H, s), 6.75-6.74 (1H, m), 3.79 (3H, s), 3.05 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 161.1, 137.8, 123.5, 115.1, 113.8, 105.0, 55.7, 39.5.

N-(3-Bromo-5-methoxyphenyl)ethanesulfonamide (61 b)

Method G; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 20:80) to give 61 b (88%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.34 (1H, br), 6.96 (1H, t, J=1.8 Hz), 6.82 (1H, t, J=1.8 Hz), 6.75 (1H, t, J=1.8 Hz), 3.78 (3H, s), 3.18 (2H, q, J=7.3 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 161.0, 139.0, 123.4, 114.7, 113.5, 104.5, 55.6, 46.0, 8.1.

N-(3-Bromo-5-methoxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (61 c)

Method G; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 20:80) to give 61 c (86%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.34 (1H, br), 6.96 (1H, t, J=1.8 Hz), 6.82 (1H, t, J=1.8 Hz), 6.75 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 3.78 (3H, s), 3.13-3.09 (2H, m), 1.90-1.79 (2H, m), 1.02 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 161.0, 139.0, 123.4, 114.6, 113.4, 104.5, 55.6, 53.3, 17.1, 12.8.

N-(3-Bromo-5-methoxyphenyl)propane-2-sulfonamide (61 d)

Method D; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 20:80) to give 61 d (30%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 600 MHz) 7.12 (1H, br), 6.96 (1H, t, J=2.1 Hz), 6.81 (1H, t, J=2.1 Hz), 6.76 (1H, t, J=2.1 Hz), 3.78 (3H, s), 3.35 (1H, sep, J=6.9 Hz), 1.40 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 150 MHz) 161.0, 139.4, 123.4, 114.6, 113.3, 104.5, 55.6, 52.8, 16.4.

N-(3-Bromo-5-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropanesulfonamide (61 e)

Method G; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 61 e (84%) as a brown solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 600 MHz) 7.21 (1H, br), 7.00 (1H, s), 6.84 (1H, s), 6.78 (1H, t, J=2.1 Hz), 3.78 (3H, s), 2.54 (1H, tt, J=8.2, 4.8 Hz), 1.21-1.85 (2H, m), 1.02-0.98 (2H, m); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 150 MHz) 160.9, 139.0, 123.1, 116.0, 113.8, 105.7, 55.6, 29.9, 5.7.

N-(3-Bromo-5-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropane-1-sulfonamide (61 f)

Method D; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 61 f (54%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.43 (1H, br), 6.95 (1H, s), 6.82-6.81 (1H, m), 6.74 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 3.77 (3H, s), 3.02 (2H, d, J=6.4 Hz), 2.29 (1H, sep, J=6.9 Hz), 1.07 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 161.0, 139.1, 123.4, 114.7, 113.4, 104.4, 59.2, 55.6, 24.7, 22.4.

N-(3-Bromo-5-methoxyphenyl)benzenesulfonamide (61 g)

Method D; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 61 g (79%) as a light brown solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.83 (2H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 7.57 (1H, t, J=7.8 Hz), 7.48 (2H, t, J=7.8 Hz), 7.14 (1H, br), 6.81 (1H, s), 6.77 (1H, s), 6.64 (1H, t, J=1.8 Hz), 3.71 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 160.7, 138.5, 138.5, 133.4, 129.2, 127.2, 123.0, 115.9, 113.9, 105.5, 55.6.

N-(3-Bromo-5-methoxyphenyl)-1-phenylmethanesulfonamide (61 h)

Method D; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 61 h (85%) as a brown solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.35-7.31 (3H, m), 7.24-7.22 (2H, m), 6.93 (1H, br), 6.83-6.82 (2H, m), 6.63 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 4.32 (2H, s), 3.76 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 161.0, 139.1, 130.8, 129.1, 128.9, 128.0, 123.4, 114.4, 113.4, 104.1, 57.7, 55.6.

N-(5-Bromo-2-methoxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (6 ma)

Method D; the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 48 h and purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 20:80 to 30:70) to give 6 ma (85%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.65 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.18 (1H, dd, J=8.6, 2.3 Hz), 6.86 (1H, br), 6.76 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.86 (3H, s), 3.05-3.02 (2H, m), 1.83-1.79 (2H, m), 1.00 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 147.7, 127.6, 127.3, 122.0, 113.3, 112.0, 56.0, 53.2, 17.1, 12.7.

N-(5-Bromo-2-methoxyphenyl)propane-2-sulfonamide (6 mb)

Method E; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 5:95 to 15:85) to give 6 mb (28%) as a brown solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.70 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.17 (1H, dd, J=8.6, 2.3 Hz), 6.78 (1H, br), 6.75 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.87 (3H, s), 3.26 (1H, sep, J=6.9 Hz), 1.37 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 147.4, 128.0, 127.0, 121.7, 113.5, 112.0, 56.0, 52.6, 16.4.

N-(5-Bromo-2-methylphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (6 n)

Method D; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 6 n (96%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.64 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.22 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 1.7 Hz), 7.07 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.42 (1H, br), 3.13-3.10 (2H, m), 2.25 (3H, s), 1.90-1.82 (2H, m), 1.05 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 136.3, 132.3, 128.2, 127.7, 123.8, 120.3, 54.0, 17.6, 17.2, 12.9.

N-(5-Bromo-2-methoxybenzyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (6 o)

Method D; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 6 o (57%) as a clear oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.39-7.38 (2H, m), 6.77-675 (1H, m), 5.06 (1H, br), 4.22 (2H, d, J=6.3 Hz), 3.83 (3H, s), 2.84-2.81(2H, m), 1.72-1.65 (2H, m), 0.92 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 156.4, 132.1, 132.0, 127.4, 112.7, 112.0, 55.6, 54.8, 43.0, 17.2, 12.8.

N-(5-Bromo-3-fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (6 p)

Method E; the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 48 h and purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 6 p (76%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.49 (1H, s), 7.04-7.00 (2H, m), 3.99 (3H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 3.12-3.08 (2H, m), 1.89-1.80 (2H, m), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 154.6 (d, J_(CF)=251.4 Hz), 135.7 (d, J_(CF)=12.7 Hz), 132.1 (d, J_(CF)=5.9 Hz), 116.7 (d, J_(CF)=2.9 Hz), 115.7 (d, J_(CF)=22.5 Hz), 115.4 (d, J_(CF)=10.8 Hz), 61.6 (d, J_(CF)=6.8 Hz), 53.6, 17.2, 12.8.

N-(3-Bromo-5-fluorophenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (6 q)

Method D; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 6 q (92%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.64 (1H, br), 7.14 (1H, s), 7.02-6.97 (2H, m), 3.15 (2H, m), 1.86 (2H, sex, J=7.8 Hz), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 163.0 (d, J_(CF)=251.4 Hz), 139.5 (d, J_(CF)=11.7 Hz), 123.3 (d, J_(CF)=10.8 Hz), 117.8 (d, J_(CF)=2.9 Hz), 115.1 (d, J_(CF)=24.4 Hz), 105.4 (d, J_(CF)=26.4 Hz), 53.7, 17.1, 12.8.

N-(3-Bromo-5-chlorophenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (6 r)

Method E; the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 48 h and purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 5:95 to 10:90) to give 6 r (48%) as a yellow solid; 41 NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.57 (1H, d, J=3.4 Hz), 7.56 (1H, d, J=3.4 Hz), 7.40 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.3 Hz), 6.79 (1H, br), 3.99 (3H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 3.12-3.08 (2H, m), 1.89-1.80 (2H, m), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 133.0, 132.1, 131.3, 125.0, 122.5, 117.8, 54.0, 17.2, 12.8.

N-(5-Bromo-3-chloro-2-methylphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (6 s)

Method E; the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 h and purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 5:95 to 10:90) to give 6 s (77%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.56 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.38 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.81 (1H, br), 3.12-3.09 (2H, m), 2.32 (3H, s), 1.89-1.82 (2H, m), 1.05 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 137.0, 136.1, 129.1, 127.4, 123.5, 119.7, 54.2, 17.2, 14.7, 12.8.

N-(5-Bromo-3-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (6 t)

Method E; the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 h and purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 5:95 to 10:90) to give 6 t (72%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.46 (1H, s), 7.06 (2H, dd, J=8.6, 1.7 Hz), 6.78(1H, br), 3.14-3.10 (2H, m), 2.16(3H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 1.89-1.81 (2H, m), 1.05 (3H,); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 161.0 (d, J_(CF)=248.6 Hz), 137.5 (d, J_(CF)=6.2 Hz), 119.7, 119.6, 116.0 (d, J_(CF)=19.7 Hz), 115.7 (d, J_(CF)=25.8 Hz), 54.1, 17.2, 12.8, 9.2 (d, J_(CF)=4.9 Hz).

N-(5-Bromo-2,3-dimethylphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (6 u)

Method E; the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 h and purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 15:85) to give 6 u (83%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.46 (1H, s), 7.18 (1H, s), 6.51 (1H, s), 3.10-3.06 (2H, m), 2.28 (3H, s), 2.18 (3H, s), 1.89-1.82 (2H, m), 1.05 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 140.0, 135.8, 130.4, 128.4, 123.4, 119.2, 53.9, 20.6, 17.2, 13.8, 12.9.

N-(5-Bromo-2-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (6 v)

Method E; the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 h and purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 6 v (75%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.51 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.13 (1H, br), 7.04 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 3.74 (3H, s), 3.12-3.09 (2H, m), 2.26 (3H, s), 1.86-1.81 (2H, m), 1.02(3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 146.2, 133.1, 131.8, 128.9, 118.4, 117.2, 60.6, 53.5, 17.1, 15.9, 12.7.

6-Bromo-1-(propylsulfonyl)indoline (6 w)

Method F; the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 3 h and purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 6 w (66%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.50 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.10 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 1.7 Hz), 7.03 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 4.02 (2H, t, J=8.6 Hz), 3.08 (2H, t, J=8.0 Hz), 3.04-3.00 (2H, m), 1.92-1.84 (2H, m), 1.05 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 143.4, 130.0, 126.4, 126.1, 121.2, 116.4, 51.0, 50.6, 27.5, 16.7, 13.0.

N-(5-Bromo-3-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)benzenesulfonamide (6 he)

To a solution of 3h (63.0 mg, 0.29 mmol) and a catalytic amount of DMAP in pyridine (1 mL) was added benzenesulfonyl chloride (0.06 mL, 0.44 mmol) added under argon. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 h. A solution of 2.5 M NaOH (0.6 mL, 1.46 mmol) in MeOH (1.2 mL) was added. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 h, then it was adjusted to pH 6 by 1 N HCl. The mixture was extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (2×15 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 20:80) to afford 6 he (94.3 mg, 91%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.75 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.58 (1H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 7.47 (1H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 6.96 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 6.86 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.57 (1H, br), 3.71 (3H, s), 2.00(3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 158.0, 139.1, 135.5, 133.2, 129.1, 127.1, 125.6, 123.4, 116.6, 109.8, 55.5, 16.7.

N-(5-Bromo-2-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trifluoromethanesulfonamide (6 mc)

To a solution of 3 m (500.0 mg, 2.47 mmol) in anhydrous CH₂Cl₂ (5 mL) was added triethylamine (0.69 mL, 4.95 mmol) added under argon at 0° C., then a solution of trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride (0.61 mL, 3.71 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (2.5 mL) was added dropwise. The temperature was slowly increased to room temperature over 2 h. A solution of 2.5 M NaOH (5 mL, 12.5 mmol) in MeOH (10 mL) was added. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 h, then it was adjusted to pH 6 by 1 N HCl. The mixture was extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (2×20 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 20:80) to afford 6 mc (526.6 mg, 64%) as a light brown solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.64 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.32 (1H, dd, J=8.6, 2.3 Hz), 6.81(1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 3.90 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 148.9, 129.7, 124.7, 124.2, 199.6 (q, J_(CF)=322.4 Hz), 113.1, 112.2, 56.2.

5-Bromo-2-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)aniline (10)

To a solution of 2-amino-4-bromophenol (4 e) (200.0 mg, 1.06 mmol) and imidazole (109.8 mg, 1.60 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (3 mL) was added tert-butyldimethylsilyl chloride (192.4 mg, 1.28 mmol) under argon. The resulting mixture was stirred at 0° C. to room temperature for 2.5 h. After being quenched with H₂O (5 mL), the aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (2×15 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 5:95 to 10:90) to afford 10 (274.6 mg, 85%) as a brown oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 6.83 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 6.72 (1H, dd, J=8.2, 2.3 Hz), 6.60 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 3.76 (2H, br), 1.02 (9H, s), 0.24 (6H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 141.9, 139.7, 120.6, 119.5, 117.9, 113.8, 25.7, 18.1, −4.37.

N-(5-Bromo-2-((tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)phenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (11)

Method D; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 5:95 to 10:90) to give 11 (86%) as a brown oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.65 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.08 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.3 Hz), 6.72 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.75 (1H, br), 3.08-3.04 (2H, m), 1.86-1.77 (2H, m), 1.03-0.99 (12H, m), 0.27 (6H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 143.5, 129.8, 127.0, 121.4, 119.1, 114.0, 53.3, 25.6, 18.1, 17.2, 12.7, −4.30.

N-(5-Bromo-2-hydroxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (6 x)

To a solution of 11 (35.0 mg, 0.09 mmol) in anhydrous THF (1 mL) were added 1 M tetrabutylammonium fluoride in THF (0.17 mL, 0.17 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 h. After being quenched with saturated aqueous NH₄Cl (5 mL), EtOAc were added, and the layers were separated. The combined organic phases were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70) to give 6 x (23.6 mg, 93%) as a brown oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.46 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.21 (1H, dd, J=8.6, 2.3 Hz), 6.82 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.47 (1H, br), 3.09-3.06 (2H, m), 1.90-1.86 (2H, m), 1.05 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 147.1, 129.3, 125.3, 125.2, 117.6, 112.6, 53.1, 17.0, 12.8.

General Procedure for the Preparation of N-((4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)alkylsulfonamides; N-(3-ethoxy-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)propane-2-sulfonamide (12 aa), Method H

To a mixture of 6 aa (50.0 mg, 0.16 mmol), bis(pinacolato)diboron (47.3 mg, 0.19 mmol), KOAc (45.6 mg, 0.46 mmol), and PdCl₂(dppf) (3.4 mg, 0.005 mmol) was added anhydrous THF (2 mL) under argon. The reaction was stirred at room temperature for 10 min then was refluxed for 16 h. After being quenched by the addition of water, the aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (2×15 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 20:80) to afford 12 aa (36.2 mg, 63%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.09-7.08 (1H, m), 7.05-7.04 (2H, m), 6.63 (1H, br), 4.04 (2H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 3.32 (1H, sep, J=6.9 Hz), 1.40-1.37 (9H, m), 1.32 (12H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 159.5, 137.8, 118.2, 116.0, 109.9, 84.0, 63.6, 52.3, 24.8, 16.5, 14.7.

N-(3-Isopropoxy-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)propane-2-sulfonamide (12 ab)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 2.5:97.5) to give 12 ab (34%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.09 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.04 (1H, t, J=2.3 Hz), 7.00 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 4.59(1H, sep, J=5.7 Hz), 3.32 (1H, sep, J=6.9 Hz), 1.38 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz), 1.32-1.31 (18H, m); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 158.4, 137.8, 118.0, 117.7, 111.0, 84.0, 70.0, 52.3, 24.8, 22.0, 16.5.

N-(3-Chloro-2-methoxy-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (12 b)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 2.5:97.5) to give 12 b (46%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.79 (1H, d, J=1.2 Hz), 7.56 (1H, d, J=1.2 Hz), 6.96 (1H, br), 3.92 (3H, s), 3.15-3.12 (2H, m), 1.88-1.83 (2H, m), 1.32 (12H, s), 1.03 (3H, t, J=8.0 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 147.6, 132.1, 131.8, 127.1, 122.9, 84.3, 61.1, 53.7, 24.8, 17.2, 12.8.

N-(2,3-Dimethoxy-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (12 ca)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 20:80) to give 12 ca (25%) as a clear oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.56 (1H, d, J=0.9 Hz), 7.12 (1H, d, J=1.4 Hz), 6.92 (1H, br), 3.91 (3H, s), 3.90 (3H, s), 3.11-3.07 (2H, m), 1.88-1.78 (2H, m), 1.32 (12H, s), 1.00 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 151.6, 140.3, 130.5, 117.3, 113.9, 84.0, 60.9, 55.9, 53.2, 24.8, 17.2, 12.8.

N-(2,3-Diethoxy-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (12 cb)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90) to give 12 cb (51%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.54 (1H, d, J=1.2 Hz), 7.10 (1H, d, J=1.2 Hz), 6.92 (1H, s), 4.20 (2H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 4.12 (2H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 3.10-3.07 (2H, m), 1.87-1.80 (2H, m), 1.44 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 1.36 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 1.31 (12H, s), 1.00 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 150.9, 139.3, 130.8, 117.0, 114.8, 83.9, 69.1, 64.3, 53.2, 24.8, 17.2, 15.7, 14.9, 12.8.

N-(7-(4,4,5,5-Tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]dioxin-5-yl)propane-1-sulfonamide (12 cc)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 25:75) to give 12 cc (56%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 600 MHz) 7.48 (1H, s), 7.13 (1H, s), 6.57 (1H, s), 4.33-4.32 (2H, m), 4.26-4-.24 (2H, m), 3.08-3.06 (2H, m), 1.84 (2H, sex, J=8.2 Hz), 1.30 (12H, s), 1.01 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 150 MHz) 143.1, 136.3, 125.8, 119.9, 118.7, 83.8, 64.9, 63.9, 53.2, 24.8, 17.2, 12.8.

General Procedure for the Preparation of N-((4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)alkylsulfonamides; N-(3-Ethoxy-2-methoxy-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (12 d); Method I

To a mixture of 6 d (60.0 mg, 0.17 mmol), bis(pinacolato)diboron (64.9 mg, 0.26 mmol), KOAc (50.0 mg, 0.51 mmol), and PdCl₂(dppf) (12.4 mg, 0.017 mmol) was added anhydrous 1,4-dioxane (0.9 mL) under argon. The reaction was put into a preheated oil bath (80° C.), and stirred for 40 h. After being quenched by the addition of water, the aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (2×15 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90) to afford 12 d (19.8 mg, 29%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.24 (1H, s), 7.26 (1H, s), 7.18 (1H, s), 4.10 (2H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 3.89 (3H, s), 2.98-2.95 (2H, m), 1.82-1.74 (2H, m), 1.45 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 1.34 (12H, s), 0.95 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 153.0, 144.7, 138.7, 119.0, 103.4, 84.4, 64.5, 55.9, 52.5, 24.8. 17.0, 14.8, 12.9.

4-(Propylsulfonyl)-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo [b][1,4]oxazine (12 e)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90) to give 12 e (74%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.95 (1H, d, J=1.2 Hz), 7.48 (1H, dd, J=8.3, 1.2 Hz), 6.90 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 4.30 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 3.86 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 3.13-3.09 (2H, m), 1.93-1.85 (2H, m), 1.31 (12H, s), 1.05 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 148.7, 132.2, 129.0, 124.0, 117.2, 83.7, 65.1, 54.4, 44.0, 24.8, 17.0, 13.0.

8-Fluoro-4-(propylsulfonyl)-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazine (12 f)

Method I; the reaction was stirred for 16 h and purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 15:85) to give 12 f (52%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 600 MHz) 7.73 (1H, s), 7.30 (1H, d, J=10.3 Hz), 4.37 (2H, t, J=4.8 Hz), 3.88 (2H, t, J=4.8 Hz), 3.14-3.12 (2H, m), 1.93-1.86 (2H, m), 1.31 (12H, s), 1.06 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 150 MHz) 151.5 (d, J_(CF)=246.9 Hz), 137.6 (d, J_(CF)=13.3 Hz), 125.8, 123.7 (d, J_(CF)=3.0 Hz), 117.6 (d, J_(CF)=16.3 Hz), 84.0, 65.4, 54.6, 43.7, 24.8, 17.0, 12.9.

N-(3-Methoxy-2-methyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (12 ha)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90) to give 12 ha (54%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.20 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.14 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 6.31 (1H, br), 3.80 (3H, s), 3.06-3.03 (2H, m), 2.42 (3H, s), 1.87-1.79 (2H, m), 1.34 (12H, s), 1.01 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 157.7, 135.9, 126.4, 117.5, 110.1, 83.9, 55.4, 53.6, 24.8, 17.2, 15.5, 12.9.

N-(3-Methoxy-2-methyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide (12 hb)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 20:80) to give 12 hb (87%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.17 (2H, s), 6.41 (1H, br), 3.80 (3H, s), 2.96 (3H, s), 2.42 (3H, s), 1.34 (12H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 157.7, 135.6, 127.5, 118.3, 111.3, 83.9, 55.4, 39.5, 24.8, 15.6.

N-(3-Methoxy-2-methyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)propane-2-sulfonamide (12 hc)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 20:80) to give 12 hc (77%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.25 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.10 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.17 (1H, br), 3.80(3H, s), 3.33 (1H, sep, J=6.9 Hz), 2.42 (3H, s), 1.37 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz), 1.34 (12H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 157.7, 136.4, 125.5, 116.8, 109.1, 83.9, 55.4, 52.6, 24.8, 16.6, 15.4.

N-(3-Methoxy-2-methyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)-1-phenylmethanesulfonamide (12 hd)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 20:80) to give 12 hd (58%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.37-7.30 (3H, m), 7.26 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.20-7.19 (2H, m), 7.13 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 6.14 (1H, s), 4.36 (2H, s), 3.81 (3H, s), 2.14 (3H, s), 1.36 (12H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 157.8, 136.2, 130.6, 128.9, 128.8, 128.4, 125.4, 116.9, 108.3, 83.9, 57.3, 55.4, 24.8, 15.1.

N-(3-Methoxy-2-methyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)benzenesulfonamide (12 he)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90) to give 12 he (26%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.75 (2H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.54 (1H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 7.43 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 7.11 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 7.03 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 6.39 (1H, s), 3.75 (3H, s), 2.11 (3H, s), 1.30 (12H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 157.4, 139.5, 135.2, 132.9, 129.0, 128.3, 127.1, 118.8, 111.9, 83.8, 55.4, 24.8, 15.2.

N-(3-Ethoxy-2-methyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)-1-phenylmethanesulfonamide (12 i)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90) to give 12 i (30%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.35-7.29 (3H, m), 7.26 (2H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 7.19 (2H, d, J=6.3 Hz), 7.13 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.13 (1H, s), 4.35 (2H, s), 4.03 (3H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 2.13 (3H, s), 1.40 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 1.35 (12H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 157.2, 136.1, 130.6, 128.8, 128.7, 128.4, 125.2, 117.8, 108.7, 83.8, 63.6, 57.3, 24.8, 15.0, 14.8.

N-(2-Methoxy-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (12 k)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 20:80) to give 12 k (81%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.53 (1H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 7.41 (1H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 7.29 (1H, s), 6.99 (1H, br), 3.91 (3H, s), 3.04-3.00 (2H, m), 1.82-1.74 (2H, m), 1.33 (12H, s), 0.97 (1H, t, J=7.3 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 147.6, 129.2, 128.3, 117.8, 116.0, 83.9, 55.8, 52.9, 24.8, 17.1, 12.8.

N-(3-methoxy-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)methane sulfonamide (121 a)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 50:50) to give 121 a (90%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.37 (1H, br), 7.14 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.10 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 6.99, (1H, t, J=2.3 Hz), 3.78 (3H, s), 2.98 (3H, s), 1.30 (12H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 159.9, 137.6, 118.8, 115.8, 110.0, 84.0, 55.3, 39.0, 24.6.

N-(3-Methoxy-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanesulfonamide (121 b)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 15:85 to 20:80) to give 121 b (74%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.10-7.09 (2H, m), 7.01 (1H, t, J=2.3 Hz), 6.93 (1H, br), 7.02 (1H, s), 3.81 (3H, s), 3.13 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.36-1.32 (15H, m); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 160.1, 137.6, 118.5, 115.5, 109.6, 84.1, 55.4, 45.8, 24.8, 8.2.

N-(3-Methoxy-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (121 c)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 15:85) to give 121c (78%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.11-7.10 (1H, m), 7.06 (1H, s), 7.02 (1H, s), 6.68 (1H, br), 3.82 (3H, s), 3.09-3.05 (2H, m), 1.89-1.79 (2H, m), 1.33 (12H, s), 1.00 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 160.1, 137.6, 118.4, 115.5, 109.5, 84.1, 55.5, 53.2, 24.8, 17.2, 12.8.

N-(3-Methoxy-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)propane-2-sulfonamide (121 d)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 15:85 to 20:80) to give 121 d (69%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.09-7.07 (2H, m), 7.06-7.05 (1H, m), 6.76 (1H, br), 3.81 (3H, s), 3.32 (1H, sep, J=6.9 Hz), 1.38 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz), 1.33 (12H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 160.1, 137.9, 118.2, 115.2, 109.4, 84.1, 55.4, 52.4, 24.8, 16.5.

N-(3-Methoxy-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)cyclopropanesulfonamide (121 e)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 121 e (76%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.14-7.12 (2H, m), 7.04 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.70 (1H, br), 3.81 (3H, s), 2.50 (1H, tt, J=8.0, 5.2 Hz), 1.33 (12H, s), 1.18-1.15 (2H, m), 0.96-0.92 (2H, m); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 160.0, 137.5, 119.7, 116.0, 110.8, 84.1, 55.4, 52.4, 29.8, 24.8, 5.6.

N-(3-Methoxy-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yephenyl)-2-methylpropane-1-sulfonamide (121 f)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 20:80) to give 121 f (72%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.10 (1H, s), 7.08 (1H, s), 7.01 (1H, s), 6.93 (1H, br), 3.81 (3H, s), 2.97 (2H, d, J=6.3 Hz), 2.28 (1H, sep, J=6.3 Hz), 1.32 (12H, s), 1.06 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 160.1, 137.6, 118.6, 115.5, 109.6, 84.1, 59.1, 55.4, 24.8, 22.4.

N-(3-Methoxy-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)benzenesulfonamide (121 g)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 121 g (86%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.79 (2H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 7.51 (1H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 7.42 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 7.04 (1H, s), 6.93-6.92 (3H, m), 3.75 (3H, s), 1.29 (12H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 159.8, 138.9, 137.1, 133.0, 129.0, 127.2, 119.5, 115.8, 110.2, 84.0, 55.4, 24.8.

N-(3-Methoxy-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)-1-phenylmethanesulfonamide (121 h)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 15:85 to 20:80) to give 121 h (85%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.35-7.34 (3H, m), 7.28-7.26 (2H, m), 7.12 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.03 (1H, s), 6.93 (1H, s), 4.33 (2H, s), 3.82 (3H, s), 1.35 (12H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 160.1, 137.6, 130.9, 128.9, 128.8, 128.5, 118.4, 115.5, 109.2, 84.1, 57.4, 55.5, 24.8.

N-(2-Methoxy-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (12 ma)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 20:80) to give 12 ma (82%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.90 (1H, s), 7.58 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.89 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.72 (1H, br), 3.90 (3H, s), 3.04-3.03 (2H, t, J=8.0 Hz), 1.82 (2H, sex, J=7.4 Hz), 1.32 (12H, s), 0.99 (3H, t, J=6.7 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 151.6, 132.4, 126.4, 125.7, 109.9, 83.8, 55.8, 53.0, 24.8, 17.2, 12.8.

N-(2-Methoxy-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)propane-2-sulfonamide (12 mb)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 20:80) to give 12 mb (90%) as a light brown solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.92 (1H, s), 7.55 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 1.2 Hz), 6.88 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.70 (1H, br), 3.89 (3H, s), 3.26 (1H, sep, J=6.9 Hz), 1.36 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz), 1.31 (12H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 151.2, 132.1, 126.0, 125.9, 109.9, 83.7, 55.7, 52.1, 24.8, 16.4.

1,1,1-Trifluoro-N-(2-methoxy-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide (12 mc)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 12 mc (54%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.87 (1H, d, J=1.2 Hz), 7.68 (1H, dd, J=8.3, 1.5 Hz), 7.08 (1H, br), 6.90 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 3.90 (3H, s), 1.32 (12H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 153.2, 134.8, 129.4, 122.8, 119.8 (d, J_(CF)=322.4 Hz), 110.2, 83.9, 55.9, 24.8.

N-(2-Methyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (12 n)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 12 n (78%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.77 (1H, s), 7.56 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.23 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 6.43 (1H, br), 3.13-3.10 (2H, m), 2.36 (3H, s), 1.88 (2H, sex, J=8.0 Hz), 1.32 (12H, s), 1.04 (3H, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 135.0, 134.4, 132.6, 130.7, 129.4, 83.9, 53.9, 24.8, 18.5, 17.3, 12.9.

N-(2-Methoxy-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (12 o)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 2.5:97.5) to give 12 o (71%) as a clear oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.77 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 1.7 Hz), 7.68 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 6.89 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 4.28 (2H, d, J=6.9 Hz), 3.88 (3H, s), 2.82-2.79 (2H, m), 1.68-1.60 (2H, m), 1.33 (12H, s), 0.87 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 160.0, 136.8, 136.2, 124.4, 109.8, 83.7, 55.4, 54.6, 43.7, 24.8, 17.2, 12.8.

N-(3-Fluoro-2-methoxy-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (12 p)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 12 p (68%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.67 (1H, s), 7.29 (1H, dd, J=12.0, 1.2 Hz), 6.90 (1H, s), 4.03 (3H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 3.10-3.07 (2H, m), 1.87-1.80 (2H, m), 1.31 (12H, s), 1.02 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 153.8 (d, J_(CF)=248.6 Hz), 139.2 (d, J_(CF)=12.3 Hz), 130.4 (d, J_(CF)=3.7 Hz), 120.6 (d, J_(CF)=2.5 Hz), 118.7 (d, J_(CF)=17.2 Hz), 84.2, 61.4 (d, J_(CF)=8.6 Hz), 53.3, 24.8, 17.2, 12.8.

N-(3-Fluoro-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (12 q)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 15:85 to 20:80) to give 12 q (80%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.50 (1H, s), 7.30 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.26 (1H, dd, J=8.6, 2.3 Hz), 7.22 (1H, dt, J=9.7, 2.3 Hz), 3.13-3.10 (2H, m), 1.90-1.82 (2H, m), 1.34 (12H, s), 1.02 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 162.8 (d, J_(CF)=248.6 Hz), 138.2 (d, J_(CF)=9.8 Hz), 121.2, 117.1 (d, J_(CF)=18.5 Hz), 109.8 (d, J_(CF)=25.8 Hz), 84.2, 53.4, 24.7, 17.1, 12.7.

N-(3-Chloro-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (12 r)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 5:95 to 10:90) to give 12 r (99%) as a clear oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.82 (1H, s), 7.69-7.65 (2H, m), 6.92 (1H, br), 3.09-3.06 (2H, m), 1.85-1.80 (2H, m), 1.33 (12H, s), 1.00 (3H, t, J=8.0); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 136.2, 135.9, 134.6, 123.0, 119.0, 84.2, 53.7, 24.8, 17.2, 12.8.

N-(3-Chloro-2-methyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (12 s)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 12 s (52%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 600 MHz) 7.68 (1H, s), 7.66 (1H, s), 6,52 (1H, s), 3.11-3.09 (2H, m), 2.42 (3H, s), 1.90-1.86 (2H, m), 13.2 (12H, s), 1.05 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 150 MHz) 135.5, 135.4, 134.1, 133.4, 128.6, 84.2, 54.1, 24.8, 17.2, 15.6, 12.9.

N-(3-Fluoro-2-methyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (12 t)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 15:85 to 20:80) to give 12 t (46%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.57 (1H, s), 7.33 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 6.43 (1H, s), 3.13-3.10 (2H, m), 2.27 (3H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 1.92-1.84 (2H, m), 1.32 (12H, s), 1.05 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 161.1 (d, J_(CF)=247.3 Hz), 135.9 (d, J_(CF)=4.9 Hz), 124.8, 122.6 (d, J_(CF)=18.5 Hz), 118.6 (d, J_(CF)=22.2 Hz), 84.2, 54.0. 24.8, 17.2, 12.9, 10.0 (d, J_(CF)=4.9 Hz).

N-(2,3-Dimethyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (12 u)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 12 u (35%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.58 (1H, s), 7.50 (1H, s), 6.31 (1H, s), 3.10-3.07 (2H, m), 2.30 (3H, s), 2.29 (3H, s), 1.93-1.85 (2H, m), 1.33 (12H, s), 1.05 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 137.8, 135.7, 134.7, 134.0, 128.9, 83.8, 53.8, 24.8, 20.4, 17.2, 14.7, 12.9.

N-(2-Methoxy-3-methyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (12 v)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 15:85 to 20:80) to give 12 v (24%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.73 (1H, s), 7.39 (1H, s), 6.89 (1H, s), 3.77 (3H, s), 3.15-3.11 (2H, m), 2.30 (3H, s), 1.90-1.80 (2H, m), 1.00 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 150.0, 133.5, 130.4, 130.1, 122.2, 83.9, 60.5, 53.4, 24.8, 17.2, 16.0, 12.8.

1-(Propylsulfonyl)-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)indoline (12 w)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90) to give 12 w (70%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.74 (1H, s), 7.46 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.20 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 4.02 (2H, t, J=8.6 Hz), 3.14 (2H, t, J=8.6 Hz), 3.05-3.02 (2H, m), 1.92-1.84 (2H, m), 1.32 (12H, s), 1.03 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 141.7, 134.5, 130.2, 124.8, 118.9, 83.8, 50.9, 50.2, 28.2, 24.8, 16.7, 13.1.

N-(2-Hydroxy-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (12 x)

Method H; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 20:80) to give 12 x (73%) as a clear oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.67 (1H, d, J=1.2 Hz), 7.56 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 1.2 Hz), 6.94 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.60 (1H, s), 3.06-3.03 (2H, m), 1.90-1.83 (2H, m), 1.32 (12H, s), 1.00 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 152.6, 134.6, 131.0, 123.0, 116.4, 83.9, 52.5, 24.8, 17.0, 12.8.

General Procedure for the Preparation of 3-Bromo-5-phenylpyridines; N-(3-(2-amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-5-ethoxyphenyl)propane-2-sulfonamide (14 aa), Method J

To a mixture of 12 a (36.2 mg, 0.10 mmol), 13 b (29.3 mg, 0.10 mmol), and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (11.6 mg, 0.01 mmol) was added anhydrous acetonitrile (1 mL) and anhydrous DMF (0.5 mL) under argon. The reaction was stirred at room temperature for 10 min then 1 M Na₂CO₃ (0.2 mL, 0.20 mmol) was added. The mixture was put into a preheated oil bath (90° C.), and stirred for 16 h. After being quenched by the addition of water, the aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (2×10 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 35:65) to afford 14aa (34.4 mg, 85%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 8.07 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.80 (1H, br), 7.45 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.85 (1H, s), 6.82 (1H, br), 6.68(1H, s), 4.84 (2H, br), 4.03 (2H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 3.36 (1H, sep, J=6.9 Hz), 1.43-1.40 (9H, m); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 160.5, 154.5, 147.6, 139.7, 139.4, 138.8, 122.8, 111.7, 110.6, 108.1, 105.9, 63.9, 52.9, 24.8, 16.5, 14.6.

N-(3-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-5-isopropoxyphenyl)propane-2-sulfonamide (14 ab)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 50:50) to give 14 ab (81%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.08 (1H, s), 7.68 (1H, s), 7.45 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.84 (1H, t, J=2.3 Hz), 6.80 (1H, s), 6.68 (1H, s), 4.84 (2H, br), 4.56 (1H, sep, J=5.7 Hz), 3.36 (1H, sep, J=6.9 Hz), 1.41 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz), 1.34 (6H, d, J=6.3 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 159.5, 154.5, 147.6, 139.7, 139.5, 138.9, 122.8, 111.7, 111.6, 108.1, 107.0, 70.3, 52.9, 21.9, 16.5.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-3-chloro-2-methoxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (14 b)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70) to give 14 b (78%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.11 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.50 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.44 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.19 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.13 (1H, br), 4.68 (2H, br), 3.97 (3H, s), 3.16-3.13 (2H, m), 1.93-1.86 (2H, m), 1.06 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 154.3, 148.4, 144.9, 130.7, 134.0, 132.9, 128.3, 125.5, 121.0, 116.9, 108.4, 61.3, 54.5, 17.3, 12.8.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-2,3-dimethoxyphenyepropane-1-sulfonamide (14 ca)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70) to give 14 ca (69%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.09 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.20 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.12 (1H, br), 6.72(1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 4.72 (2H, br), 3.93 (3H, s), 3.90 (3H, s), 3.12-3.09 (2H, m), 1.90-1.83 (2H, m), 1.03 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 154.5, 152.8, 147.8, 139.6, 137.5, 132.9, 131.6, 122.6, 110.8, 108.2, 61.0, 56.0, 54.0, 17.2, 12.8.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-2,3-diethoxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (14 cb)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 40:60) to give 14 cb (80%) as a brown solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.08 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.45 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.18 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.06 (1H, s), 6.70 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 4.71 (2H, br), 4.21 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 4.08 (2H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 3.11-3.08 (2H, m), 1.90-1.83 (2H, m), 1.47 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 1.40 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 1.30 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 154.5, 152.0, 147.8, 139.6, 136.6, 132.5, 131.8, 122.7, 110.5, 109.0, 108.2, 69.3, 64.5, 53.9, 17.2, 15.7, 14.8, 12.9.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-3-ethoxy-2-methoxyphenyepropane-1-sulfonamide (14 d)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 40:60) to give 14 d (89%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 8.19 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.50 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.21 (1H, s), 6.88 (1H, s), 6.70(1H, s), 4.52(2H, br), 4.14-4.02 (2H, m), 3.92 (3H, s), 2.76-2.69 (1H, m), 2.60-2.53 (1H, m), 1.60-1.51 (1H, m), 1.47 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 1.29-1.20 (1H, m), 0.84 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 154.2, 150.2, 148.8, 147.3, 140.8, 127.2, 121.5, 121.0, 113.8, 110.0, 109.5, 64.8, 56.2, 53.8, 17.1, 14.7, 12.9.

5-Bromo-3-(4-(propylsulfonyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazin-6-yl)pyridin-2-amine (14 e)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 40:60) to give 14 e (85%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 8.07 (1H, s), 7.60 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.45 (1H, d, J=1.4 Hz), 7.08 (1H, d, J=8.7, 1.8 Hz), 7.00 (1H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 7.24 (1H, s), 4.72 (2H, br), 4.33 (2H, t, J=4.1 Hz), 3.87 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 3.15-3.11 (2H, m), 1.91 (2H, sex, J=7.8 Hz), 1.07 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 154.7, 147.5, 146.0, 139.6, 129.2, 125.6, 124.6, 122.3, 118.6, 65.0, 54.8, 44.0, 17.1, 12.9.

5-Bromo-3-(8-fluoro-4-(propylsulfonyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazin-6-yl)pyridin-2-amine (14 f)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 40:60) to give 14 f (72%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.08 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.44 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.40(1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.96 (1H, dd, J=10.9, 2.3 Hz), 4.74 (2H, s), 4.40 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 3.90 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 3.16-3.13 (2H, m), 1.95-1.87 (2H, m), 1.08 (3H, t, J=7.45 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 154.5, 152.1 (d, J_(CF)=248.6 Hz), 148.0, 139.6, 135.0 (d, J_(CF)=13.5 Hz), 128.3 (d, J_(CF)=7.4 Hz), 126.4 (d, J_(CF)=3.7 Hz), 121.5, 117.3 (d, J_(CF)=3.7 Hz), 112.1 (d, J_(CF)=18.5 Hz), 108.3, 62.3, 55.0, 43.9, 17.1, 12.9.

N-(5-(2-amino-5-Bromopyridin-3-yl)-3-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (14 ha)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 40:60) to give 14 ha (81%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.10 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.37 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.13 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 6.80 (1H, br), 6.57 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 4.48 (2H, br), 3.79 (3H, s), 3.16-3.12 (2H, m), 2.02 (3H, s), 1.93-1.84 (2H, m), 1.06 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 158.5, 154.5, 148.0, 139.7, 137.7, 137.0, 122.6, 119.8, 112.0, 107.9, 107.8, 55.5, 54.1, 17.3, 13.8, 12.9.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-3-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide (14 hb)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 40:60) to give 14 hb (66%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.15 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.38 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.14 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 6.61 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 6.28 (1H, br), 4.35 (2H, br), 3.81 (3H, s), 3.10 (3H, s), 2.03 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 158.7, 154.4, 148.3, 139.6, 137.9, 136.7, 122.5, 119.7, 112.4, 108.0, 55.6, 40.2, 13.8.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-3-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)propane-2-sulfonamide (14 hc)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 20:80 to 40:60) to give 14 hc (92%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.11 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.37 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.18 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 6.56-6.54 (2H, m), 4.45 (2H, br), 3.79 (3H, s), 3.41 (1H, sep, J=6.9 Hz), 2.03 (3H, s), 1.44 (3H, d, J=6.9 Hz), 1.42 (3H, d, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 158.5, 154.5, 148.1, 139.7, 137.7, 137.4, 122.7, 119.0, 111.5, 107.8, 107.2, 55.5, 53.2, 16.8, 16.5, 13.8.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-3-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1-phenylmethanesulfonamide (14 hd)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 20:80 to 40:60) to give 14 hd (76%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.10 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.38-7.32 (4H, m), 7.27-7.18 (2H, m), 7.18 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.56 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.43 (1H, br), 4.46-4.44 (4H, m), 3.79 (3H, s), 1.71 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 158.7, 154.5, 148.0, 139.7, 137.6, 137.2, 130.6, 129.1, 128.9, 128.4, 122.6, 118.3, 111.5, 107.8, 106.0, 57.9, 55.5, 13.3.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-3-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)benzenesulfonamide (14 he)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 50:50) to give 14 he (82%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.08 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.78 (2H, d, J=6.9 Hz), 7.59 (1H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 7.47 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 7.26 (1H, d, J=3.4 Hz), 7.01 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 6.56-6.55 (2H, m), 4.20 (2H, br), 3.76 (3H, s), 1.69 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 158.3, 154.3, 148.1, 139.6, 139.3, 137.4, 136.3, 133.2, 129.1, 127.2, 122.5, 121.2, 113.5, 109.8, 107.8, 55.5, 13.4.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-3-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1-phenylmethanesulfonamide (14 i)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 20:80 to 30:70) to give 14 i (72%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.10 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.36-7.31 (4H, m), 7.25 (1H, d, J=1.2 Hz), 7.23 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.19 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 6.54 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.30 (1H, br), 4.44 (4H, s), 4.00 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.69 (3H, s), 1.41 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 158.1, 154.5, 145.0, 139.7, 137.6, 137.2, 130.6, 129.1, 128.9, 128.4, 122.7, 117.9, 112.1, 107.8, 106.3, 63.8, 57.8, 14.7, 13.3.

N-(4-(5-Bromo-2-chloropyridin-3-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (14 k)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 20:80) to give 14k (57%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.44 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.81 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.61 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.02-6.99 (2H, m), 6.94 (1H, br), 3.92 (3H, s), 3.11-3.08 (2H, m), 1.89-1.84 (2H, m), 1.03 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 149.1, 148.2, 148.1, 141.7, 137.6, 132.4, 127.1, 122.3, 119.0, 118.8, 111.6, 56.0, 53.5, 24.8, 17.2, 12.8.

N-(3-(5-Bromo-2-chloropyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyemethanesulfonamide (141 aa)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 20:80 to 30:70) to give 141 aa (88%) as a yellow solid; 41 NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 8.45 (1H, s), 7.80 (1H, s), 7.45 (1H, s), 6.88 (2H, s), 6.74 (1H, s), 3.83 (3H, s), 3.08 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 165.0, 149.5, 147.9, 141.7, 138.4, 138.2, 137.4, 119.1, 112.9, 111.6, 106.2, 55.6, 39.4.

N-(3-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyemethanesulfonamide (141 ab)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 20:80 to 60:40) to give 141 ab (38%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 8.08 (1H, s), 7.44 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 6.88-6.87 (1H, m), 6.85 (1H, s), 6.72 (1H, s), 4.79 (2H, br), 3.81 (3H, s), 3.05 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 161.1, 154.4, 147.8, 139.7, 139.2, 139.0, 122.6, 112.3, 110.5, 108.2, 105.7, 55.6, 39.7.

N-(3-(5-Bromo-2-chloropyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyeethanesulfonamide (141 ba)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 15:85 to 25:75) to give 141 ba (81%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.47 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.80 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 7.00 (1H, br), 6.87 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.86 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.72 (1H, t, J=2.3 Hz), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.20 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.40 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 160.6, 149.5, 148.0, 141.7, 138.5, 138.3, 137.4, 119.1, 112.6, 111.3, 105.9, 55.6, 46.1, 8.3.

N-(3-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyeethanesulfonamide (141 bb)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 45:55) to give 141 bb (88%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 7.98 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.49 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.87 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.85 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.73 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 3.81 (3H, s), 3.14 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 1.31 (3H, t, J=2.3 Hz), 1.02 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 162.6, 156.7, 148.2, 141.6, 141.0, 140.2, 124.6, 112.8, 110.6, 108.1, 106.3, 56.0, 46.6, 8.4.

N-(3-(5-Bromo-2-chloropyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (141 ca)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 20:80) to give 141 ca (96%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.46 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.80 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 7.28 (1H, s), 6.87 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.86 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.72 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.16-3.13 (2H, m), 1.91-1.82 (2H, m), 1.03 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 160.5, 149.5, 148.0, 141.7, 138.4, 138.3, 137.4, 119.1, 112.6, 111.3, 105.8, 55.6, 53.4, 17.2, 12.8.

N-(3-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (141 cb)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 45:55) to give 141 cb (65%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 7.98 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.50 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.87 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.84 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.74 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 3.82 (3H, s), 3.13-3.10 (2H, m), 1.81 (2H, sex, J=7.4 Hz), 1.02 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 162.6, 148.2, 141.6, 141.0, 140.2, 124.7, 112.9, 110.6, 108.1, 107.9, 106.4, 56.0, 54.0, 18.4, 13.1.

N-(3-(5-Bromo-2-chloropyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyl)propane-2-sulfonamide (141 da)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 20:80) to give 141 da (92%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.46 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 7.80 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.19 (1H, br), 6.90 (1H, t, J=2.3 Hz), 6.88 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.70 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.38 (1H, sep, J=6.9 Hz), 1.42 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 160.5, 149.5, 148.0, 141.7, 138.6, 138.4, 137.5, 119.0, 112.5, 111.1, 105.8, 55.6, 52.8, 16.5.

N-(3-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyl)propane-2-sulfonamide (141 db)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 45:55) to give 141 db (88%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.08 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.76 (1H, br), 7.45 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.85 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.84 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.69 (1H, t, J=2.3 Hz), 4.82 (2H, br), 3.82 (3H, s), 3.36 (1H, sep, J=6.9 Hz), 1.41 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 161.2, 154.5, 147.8, 139.7, 139.5, 138.9, 122.7, 111.9, 110.1, 108.1, 105.5, 55.6, 53.0, 16.5.

N-(3-(5-Bromo-2-chloropyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyecyclopropanesulfonamide (141 ea)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 20:80 to 30:70) to give 141 ea (47%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.47 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.80 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 6.90-6.89 (2H, m), 6.75 (1H, t, J=2.3 Hz) 6.67 (1H, br), 3.85 (3H, s), 2.55 (1H, tt, J=8.0, 5.2 Hz), 1.25-1.21 (2H, m), 1.04-1.00 (2H, m); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 160.4, 149.5, 148.0, 141.7, 138.3, 138.2, 137.4, 119.1, 114.0, 111.8, 107.2, 55.6, 30.1, 5.8.

N-(3-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyecyclopropanesulfonamide (141 eb)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 40:60) to give 141 eb (96%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 7.97 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.50 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.90 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.89 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.75 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 3.81 (3H, s), 2.62 (1H, tt, J=8.0, 4.6 Hz), 1.10-1.06 (2H, m), 1.00-0.95 (2H, m); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 162.4, 156.7, 148.2, 141.5, 141.0, 140.0, 124.6, 113.9, 110.9, 108.0, 107.4, 56.0, 30.6, 5.8.

N-(3-(5-Bromo-2-chloropyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropane-1-sulfonamide (141 fa)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 141 fa (89%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.46 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.80 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.30 (1H, br), 6.86-6.86 (2H, m), 6.71 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.06 (2H, d, J=6.9 Hz), 2.32 (1H, sep, J=6.3 Hz), 1.08 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 160.5, 149.5, 148.0, 141.7, 138.4, 138.4, 137.4, 119.1, 112.4, 111.2, 105.7, 59.4, 55.6, 24.8, 22.4.

N-(3-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropane-1-sulfonamide (141 fb)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 50:8505) to give 141 fb (96%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 7.98 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.50 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.86 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.83 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.73 (1H, t, J=1.2 Hz), 3.81 (3H, s), 3.03 (2H, d, J=6.9 Hz), 2.23 (1H, sep, J=6.9 Hz), 1.06 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 162.6, 156.7, 148.2, 141.6, 141.0, 140.2, 124.6, 112.8, 110.6, 108.5, 106.3, 59.9, 56.0, 26.0, 22.7.

N-(3-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyebenzenesulfonamide (141 g)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 40:60) to give 141 g (85%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.98 (1H, s), 7.79 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.53 (1H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 7.43 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 7.30 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.72 (1H, s), 6.62 (1H, s), 6.58 (1H, s), 3.73 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 160.8, 154.3, 147.3, 139.8, 139.0, 139.0, 138.2, 133.0, 129.0, 127.1, 122.8, 112.5, 110.4, 107.9, 106.2, 55.4.

N-(3-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyl)-1-phenylmethanesulfonamide (141 h)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 40:60) to give 141 h (87%) as a pale yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.95 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.67 (1H, br), 7.42 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.35-7.31 (3H, m), 7.29-7.27 (2H, m), 6.76 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.68 (1H, t, J=2.3 Hz), 6.64(1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 4.69 (2H, s), 4.39 (2H, s), 3.81 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 161.1, 154.3, 147.6, 139.7, 139.3, 138.8, 130.9, 129.1, 128.8, 128.4, 122.6, 111.6, 110.1, 108.1, 105.0, 58.1, 55.6.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (14 ma)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 50:50) to give 14 ma (92%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.08 (1H, s), 7.59 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.44 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.17 (2H, dd, J=8.6, 2.3 Hz), 6.99 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.89 (1H, s), 4.65 (2H, br), 3.94 (3H, s), 3.08-3.04 (2H, m), 1.90-1.83 (2H, m), 1.03 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 154.6, 148.8, 147.6, 139.7, 132.0, 129.8, 128.4, 127.0, 125.1, 119.9, 111.3, 56.0, 53.8, 17.2, 12.9.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)propane-2-sulfonamide (14 mb)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 50:50) to give 14 mb (72%) as a light brown solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.06 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.61 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.42 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.13 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 2.3 Hz), 6.98-6.95 (2H, m), 4.69 (2H, s), 3.93 (3H, s), 3.26 (1H, sep, J=6.9 Hz), 1.39 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 154.6, 148.5, 147.5, 129.6, 127.3, 124.8, 122.5, 119.8, 119.7, 111.2, 108.3, 56.0, 53.0, 16.5.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trifluoromethanesulfonamide (14 mc)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 50:50) to give 14 mc (72%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 600 MHz) 8.08 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.59 (1H, d, J=1.4 Hz), 7.44 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.28(1H, dd, J=8.2, 1.4 Hz), 7.04 (1H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 4.67 (2H, br), 3.96 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 150 MHz) 154.6, 150.5, 147.6, 139.9, 129.6, 127.6, 124.2, 122.8, 122.1, 119.8 (d, J_(CF)=322.3 Hz), 111.7, 108.3, 56.2.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-2-methylphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (14 n)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 50:50) to give 14 n (82%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 8.06 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.51 (1H, d, J=1.4 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.31 (1H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 7.17 (1H, dd, J=7.8, 1.4 Hz), 6.80 (1H, br), 4.75 (2H, br), 3.15-3.11 (2H, m), 2.36 (3H, s), 1.90 (2H, sex, J=7.8 Hz), 1.06 (3H, t, J=7.8 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 154.6, 147.7, 139.7, 135.7, 135.7, 132.0, 129.9, 125.6, 122.4, 122.1, 108.3, 54.7, 17.8, 17.3, 12.9.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-2-methoxybenzyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (14 o)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 50:50) to give 14 o (78%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.98 (1H, s), 7.39-7.33 (3H, m), 6.96 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 5.45 (1H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 4.72 (2H, br), 4.29 (2H, d, J=6.3 Hz), 3.90 (3H, s), 2.91-2.88 (2H, m), 1.79-1.72 (2H, m), 0.96 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 157.2, 154.8, 147.2, 139.6, 129.7, 129.6, 128.9, 126.3, 122.7, 111.0, 108.2, 55.6, 54.8, 43.2, 17.3, 12.9.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-3-fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (14 pa)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90 to 15:85) to give 14 pa (85%) as a yellow oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 600 MHz) 8.46 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.78 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.41 (1H, s), 7.06 (1H, s), 6.96 (1H, dd, J=12.4, 1.4 Hz), 4.09 (3H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 3.13 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 1.87 (2H, sex, J=7.6 Hz), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 150 MHz) 153.8 (d, J_(CF)=246.9 Hz), 149.6, 148.0, 141.6, 136.8 (d, J_(CF)=11.8 Hz), 136.4, 131.4 (d, J_(CF)=8.9 Hz), 131.1 (d, J_(CF)=4.4 Hz), 119.1, 114.8, 113.3 (d, J_(CF)=22.2 Hz), 108.3, 61.6 (d, J_(CF)=7.4 Hz), 53.7, 17.2, 12.8.

N-(5-(2-amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-3-fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (14 pb)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 50:50) to give 14 pb (83%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 600 MHz) 8.09 (1H, d, J=1.4 Hz), 7.43 (1H, d, J=1.4 Hz), 7.37 (1H, s), 7.24 (1H, s), 6.96(1H, d, J=11.7 Hz), 4.75 (2H, s), 4.06 (3H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 3.12-3.10 (2H, m), 1.87 (2H, sex, J=7.6 Hz), 1.05 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 150 MHz) 154.5 (d, J_(CF)=248.4 Hz), 154.4, 148.2, 139.7, 136.6 (d, J_(CF)=11.8 Hz), 132.2 (d, J_(CF)=8.9 Hz), 131.7 (d, J_(CF)=5.9 Hz), 121.2, 114.6, 112.7 (d, J_(CF)=20.7 Hz), 108.3, 61.6 (d, J_(CF)=7.4 Hz), 54.2, 17.2, 12.8.

N-(3-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-5-fluorophenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (14 q)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70) to give 14 q (66%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.00 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.51 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.09-7.06 (2H, m), 6.94 (1H, dt, J=9.2, 1.7 Hz), 3.16-3.13 (2H, m), 1.82 (2H, sex, J=7.4 Hz), 1.02 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 164.9 (d, J_(CF)=246.1 Hz), 156.7, 148.7, 142.3 (d, J_(CF)=11.1 Hz), 141.1, 141.0, 123.4, 116.0, 111.7 (d, J_(CF)=23.4 Hz), 108.0, 106.9 (d, J_(CF)=25.8 Hz), 54.3, 18.3, 13.1.

N-(3-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-5-chlorophenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (14 r)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 15:85 to 30:70) to give 14 r (63%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 600 MHz) 8.10 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.76 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.51 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.44 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.37 (1H, d, J=8.2, 2.1 Hz), 7.06 (1H, br), 4.71 (2H, br), 3.14-3.12 (2H, m), 1.93-1.88 (2H, m), 1.06 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 150 MHz) 154.4, 148.2, 139.8, 134.1, 133.8, 129.7, 128.3, 124.8, 121.7, 121.1, 108.4, 54.3, 24.8, 17.2, 12.8.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-3-chloro-2-methylphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (14 s)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70) to give 14 s (85%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.07 (1H, br), 7.45 (2H, s), 7.33 (1H, s), 7.14 (1H, br), 4.81 (2H, br), 3.13-3.10 (2H, m), 2.42 (3H, s), 1.93-1.86 (2H, m), 1.06 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 154.4, 148.1, 139.7, 136.8, 136.4, 135.9, 129.4, 126.8, 121.8, 54.9, 17.3, 15.0, 12.9.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-3-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (14 t)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70) to give 14 t (89%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.08 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.34 (1H, s), 7.0 (1H, dd, J=9.4, 1.7 Hz), 6.96 (1H, br), 4.78 (2H, s), 3.15-3.12 (2H, m), 2.27 (3H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 1.92-1.86 (2H, m), 1.06 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 161.6 (d, J_(CF)=246.1 Hz), 154.4, 148.2, 139.7, 137.3 (d, J_(CF)=7.4 Hz), 136.1 (d, J_(CF)=9.8 Hz), 121.4, 117.6, 112.5 (d, J_(CF)=24.6 Hz), 108.3, 54.8, 17.3, 12.9, 9.49 (d, J_(CF)=3.7 Hz).

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-2,3-dimethylphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (14 u)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 40:60) to give 14 u (92%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.04 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.44 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.35 (1H, s), 7.10 (1H, s), 6.91 (1H, s), 4.80 (2H, br), 4.06 (3H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 3.12-3.08 (2H, m), 2.35 (3H, s), 2.29 (3H, s), 1.93-1.86 (2H, m), 1.05 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 154.6, 147.5, 139.6, 139.4, 135.3, 134.6, 130.4, 127.9, 122.5, 121.6, 108.2, 54.6, 20.8, 17.3, 14.0, 12.9.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-2-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (14 v)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 40:60) to give 14 v (87%) as a light brown solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.08 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.44 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.37 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.04 (1H, br), 6.97 (1H, d, J=1.2 Hz), 4.72 (2H, br), 3.82 (3H, s), 3.15-3.12 (2H, m), 2.35 (3H, s), 1.92-1.86 (2H, m), 1.05 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 154.5, 147.7, 147.2, 139.7, 133.1, 132.3, 131.3, 126.6, 122.5, 116.0, 108.3, 60.7, 54.2, 17.3, 16.3, 12.9.

5-Bromo-3-(1-(propylsulfonyl)indolin-6-yl)pyridin-2-amine (14 w)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 40:60) to give 14 w (70%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.07 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.43 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.39 (1H, d, J=1.2 Hz), 7.27 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.04 (1H, dd, J=7.4, 1.2 Hz), 4.67 (2H, br), 4.08 (2H, t, J=8.6 Hz), 3.18 (2H, t, J=8.6 Hz), 3.06-3.03 (2H, m), 1.93-1.85 (2H, m), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 154.5, 147.8, 143.0, 139.7, 136.6, 131.2, 126.0, 123.4, 123.0, 113.2, 108.2, 51.4, 50.4, 27.8, 16.7, 13.0.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)-2-hydroxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (14 x)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 1:99 to 3:97) to give 14 x (61%) as a brown solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 7.93 (1H, s), 7.46 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.43 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.11 (1H, dd, J=7.7, 2.9 Hz), 6.97 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.07-3.04 (2H, m), 1.86 (2H, sex, J=8.0 Hz), 1.00 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 156.9, 151.4, 147.4, 141.0, 129.2, 127.8, 126.6, 126.2, 124.8, 117.1, 108.2, 25.0, 18.3, 13.2.

tert-Butyl 4-(3-bromophenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate (16)

To a solution of 15 (100.0 mg, 0.42 mmol), triethylmine (0.17 mL, 1.24 mmol) and DMAP (15.2 mg, 0.12 mmol) in anhydrous CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) was added di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (0.11 mL, 0.46 mmol) under argon at 0° C. The resulting mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 10 min. Then, the temperature was slowly increased to room temperature and the reaction was stirred for 2 h. After being quenched with H₂O (5 mL), the aqueous layer was extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (2×10 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 5:95 to 10:90) to afford 16 (114.6 mg, 81%) as a clear oil; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 7.09 (1H, t, J=7.8 Hz), 7.02-7.01 (1H, m), 6.96 (1H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 6.82-6.80 (1H, m), 3.56-3.53 (4H, m), 3.12-3.09 (4H, m), 1.47 (9H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 154.5, 152.3, 130.3, 123.1, 122.6, 119.1, 114.8, 79.9, 48.7, 28.3.

tert-Butyl 4-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate (17)

Method I; the reaction was stirred for 6.5 h and purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 10:90) to give 17 (78%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 7.38 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 7.34 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.28 (1H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 7.04-7.02 (1H, m), 3.58-3.56 (4H, m), 3.15 (4H, br), 1.33 (12H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 154.7, 150.6, 128.6, 126.7, 122.8, 119.7, 83.7, 79.8, 49.5, 28.4, 24.8.

General Procedure for the Preparation of tert-Butyl 4-(4-(6-chloro-5-phenylpyridin-3-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate; tert-butyl 4-(4-(6-chloro-5-(3-methoxy-4-(propylsulfonamido)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate (19 k), Method K

To a mixture of 14 k (31.0 mg, 0.07 mmol), 18 (31.6 mg, 0.08 mmol), and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (12.8 mg, 0.01 mmol) was added anhydrous DME (2 mL) under argon. The reaction was stirred at room temperature for 10 min then 1 M Na₂CO₃ (0.15 mL, 0.15 mmol) was added. The mixture was refluxed for 16 h. After being quenched by the addition of water, the aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (2×15 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 20:80 to 30:70) to afford 19 k (35.6 mg, 80%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.56 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.80 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.62 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.51 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.07-7.05 (2H, m), 7.00 (2H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 6.93 (1H, s), 3.92 (3H, s), 3.61-3.59 (4H, m), 3.22-3.21 (4H, m), 3.12-3.08 (2H, m), 1.92-1.84 (2H, m), 1.48 (9H, s), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 154.6, 151.3, 148.2, 147.2, 145.9, 137.1, 135.8, 135.5, 134.0, 127.7, 127.0, 126.5, 122.3, 119.1, 116.2, 111.9, 80.0, 56.0, 53.4, 48.6, 28.3, 17.2, 12.8.

tert-Butyl 4-(4-(6-chloro-5-(3-methoxy-5-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate (191 aa)

Method K; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 20:80 to 60:40) to give 191 aa (83%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 8.56 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.79 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.53 (1H, br), 7.49(2H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 6.98 (2H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 6.95-6.94 (1H, m), 6.91 (1H, t, J=2.3 Hz), 6.81-6.80 (1H, m), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.60-3.58 (4H, m), 3.21-3.19 (4H, m), 3.08 (3H, s), 1.48 (9H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 160.4, 154.7, 151.3, 147.0, 146.2, 139.8, 138.2, 137.1, 135.7, 135.6, 127.8, 126.8, 116.5, 113.2, 111.7, 105.8, 80.1, 55.6, 48.6, 39.4, 28.4.

tert-Butyl 4-(4-(6-chloro-5-(3-(ethylsulfonamido)-5-methoxyphenyl)pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate (191 ba)

Method K; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 45:55) to give 191 ba (99%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 600 MHz) 8.57 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.79 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.49 (2H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 7.47 (1H, s), 6.99 (2H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 6.94 (1H, s), 6.91 (1H, s), 6.78 (1H, s), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.59-3.59 (4H, m), 3.21-3.19 (6H, m), 1.48 (9H, s), 1.39 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 150 MHz) 160.4, 154.6, 151.3, 147.0, 146.2, 139.8, 138.3, 137.0, 135.7, 135.5, 127.8, 126.9, 116.5, 113.0, 111.4, 105.5, 80.0, 55.6, 55.5, 48.6, 45.9, 28.4, 8.22.

tert-Butyl 4-(4-(6-chloro-5-(3-methoxy-5-(propylsulfonamido)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate (191 ca)

Method K; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 20:80 to 40:60) to give 191 ca (95%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.57 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 7.79 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 7.49 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.47 (1H, br), 6.99 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.93 (1H, s), 6.90 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.78-6.77 (1H, m), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.60-3.58 (4H, m), 3.21-3.19 (4H, m), 3.16-3.13 (2H, m), 1.91-1.84 (2H, m), 1.48 (9H, s), 1.02 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 160.4, 154.7, 151.3, 147.0, 146.2, 139.8, 138.3, 137.0, 135.7, 135.5, 127.8, 126.9, 116.5, 112.9, 111.3, 105.5, 80.1, 55.5, 53.3, 48.6, 28.4, 24.8, 17.2, 12.8.

tert-Butyl 4-(4-(6-chloro-5-(3-methoxy-5-(1-methylethylsulfonamido)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate (191 da)

Method K; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 50:50) to give 191 da (79%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.57 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.79 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.49 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.37 (1H, s), 6.99 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.95 (1H, s), 6.92 (1H, t, J=2.3 Hz), 6.76-6.75 (1H, m), 3.83 (3H, s), 3.60-3.58 (4H, m), 3.39 (1H, sep, J=6.9 Hz), 3.21-3.20 (4H, m), 1.48 (9H, s), 1.42 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 160.4, 154.6, 151.3, 147.0, 146.2, 139.7, 138.6, 137.0, 135.8, 135.5, 127.8, 126.9, 116.5, 112.9, 111.2, 105.4, 80.0, 55.5, 52.6, 48.6, 30.9, 28.4, 16.5.

tert-Butyl 4-(4-(6-chloro-5-(3-(cyclopropanesulfonamido)-5-methoxyphenyl)pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate (191 ea)

Method K; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 50:50) to give 191 ea (76%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 8.57 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.79 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.50 (2H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 7.01-6.96 (4H, m), 6.92 (1H, t, J=1.8 Hz), 6.81 (1H, t, J=1.4 Hz), 3.85 (3H, s), 3.61-3.58 (4H, m), 3.22-3.20 (4H, m), 2.60-2.54 (1H, m), 1.48 (9H, s), 1.24-1.22 (2H, m), 1.02-0.99 (2H, m); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 160.3, 154.7, 151.3, 147.0, 146.2, 139.7, 138.1, 137.1, 135.7, 135.6, 127.8, 127.0, 116.5, 114.3, 111.9, 106.8, 80.1, 55.6, 48.6, 30.0, 28.4, 5.7.

tert-Butyl 4-(4-(6-chloro-5-(3-methoxy-5-(2-methylpropylsulfonamido)phenyl) pyridine-3-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate (191 fa)

Method K; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 50:50) to give 191 fa (79%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.57 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.79 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 7.49 (2H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.38 (1H, s), 6.99 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 6.92-6.91 (1H, m), 6.89-6.88 (1H, d, J=2.3, 1.7 Hz), 6.78-6.77 (1H, m), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.61-3.59 (4H, m), 3.21-3.20 (4H, m), 3.07 (2H, d, J=6.9 Hz), 2.32 (1H, sep, J=6.9 Hz), 1.48 (9H, s), 1.09 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 160.4, 154.7, 151.3, 147.0, 146.2, 139.8, 138.3, 137.0, 135.7, 135.5, 127.8, 126.9, 116.5, 112.8, 111.3, 105.3, 80.0, 59.3, 55.5, 48.6, 28.4, 24.8, 22.5.

tert-Butyl 4-(4-(6-chloro-5-(3-fluoro-4-methoxy-5-(propylsulfonamido)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate (19 pa)

Method K; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 20:80) to give 19 pa (69%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.57 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.82 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.51 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.39 (1H, t, J=8.0 Hz), 7.07 (1H, dd, J=6.6, 1.7 Hz), 7.03, 7.02 (1H, d, J=2.3, 1.7 Hz), 7.01-6.99 (3H, m), 3.85 (3H, s), 3.61-3.59 (4H, m), 3.21 (4H, br), 1.49 (9H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 154.6, 153.9 (d, J_(CF)=248.6 Hz), 151.4, 147.0, 146.4, 137.0, 136.4 (d, J_(CF)=12.3 Hz), 135.7, 134.6, 133.0 (d, J_(CF)=8.6 Hz), 131.0 (d, J_(CF)=4.9 Hz), 127.8, 126.9, 116.5, 114.8 (d, J_(CF)=2.5 Hz), 113.4 (d, J_(CF)=20.9 Hz), 80.0, 61.6 (d, J_(CF)=7.4 Hz), 53.6, 48.6, 28.4, 17.2, 12.9.

N-(3-(2-Chloro-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyeethanesulfonamide (CSLP14)

To a solution of 191 ba (24.8 mg, 0.04 mmol) in anhydrous CH₂Cl₂ (3 mL) was added trifluoroacetic acid (0.3 mL), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 h. After being quenched with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ (5 mL), CH₂Cl₂ were added, and the layers were separated. The combined organic phases were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 10:90) to give CSLP14 (18.4 mg, 90%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.58 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.79 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.50 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.00 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.89 (1H, s), 6.88(1H, s), 6.80(1H, s), 3.85 (3H, s), 3.27-3.25 (4H, m), 3.21 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 3.11-3.09 (4H, m), 1.40 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 160.5, 151.8, 146.9, 146.3, 140.0, 138.2, 137.0, 135.7, 135.6, 127.7, 126.5, 116.1, 113.1, 111.5, 105.6, 55.6, 49.4, 46.0, 45.8, 8.3.

General Procedure for the Preparation of 1-(4-(6-methyl-5-phenylpyridin-3-yl)phenyl)piperazines; N-(2-methoxy-4-(2-methyl-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP1), Method L

To a mixture of 19 k (35.0 mg, 0.06 mmol), K₂CO₃ (16.0 mg, 0.12 mmol), and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (13.4 mg, 0.01 mmol) was added anhydrous 1,4-dioxane (1.5 mL) and trimethylboraxine (0.03 mL, 0.23 mmol) under argon. The reaction was stirred at room temperature for 10 min then the mixture was refluxed for 16 h. After being quenched by the addition of water, the aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (2×15 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 20:80 to 70:30) to afford the methylated pyridine product then anhydrous CH₂Cl₂ (3 mL) and trifluoroacetic acid (0.3 mL) were added. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 h. After being quenched with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ (5 mL), CH₂Cl₂ were added, and the layers were separated. The combined organic phases were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP1 (24.7 mg, 89%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 8.70 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.67 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.60 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.52 (2H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 7.00 (2H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 6.96 (2H, dd, J=8.2, 1.8 Hz), 6.88 (1H, d, J=1.4 Hz), 3.90 (3H, s), 3.24-3.22 (4H, m), 3.11-3.07 (5H, m), 2.53 (3H, s), 1.88 (2H, sex, J=7.8 Hz), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 153.5, 151.3, 148.6, 145.8, 136.8, 136.0, 134.8, 133.7, 128.3, 127.6, 125.7, 122.0, 119.6, 116.2, 111.5, 55.9, 53.3, 49.6, 45.7, 23.0, 17.2, 12.9; Purity (method A) >99%, t_(R)=14.8 min.

N-(3-Methoxy-5-(2-methyl-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide (CSLP2)

Method L; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 20:80) to give CSLP2 (81%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.71 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.65 (1H, s), 7.50 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.99 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.86 (1H, s), 6.77 (1H, s), 6.70 (1H, s), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.24-3.22 (4H, m), 3.09-3.07 (7H, m), 2.52 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 160.6, 153.3, 151.4, 146.0, 142.6, 138.2, 135.9, 134.6, 133.7, 128.2, 127.6, 116.2, 113.0, 111.5, 105.1, 55.6, 49.6, 45.8, 39.6, 22.9; Purity (method A) 98%, t_(R)=13.2 min.

N-(3-Methoxy-5-(2-methyl-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)cyclopropanesulfonamide (CSLP9)

Method L; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 10:90 to 20:80) to give CSLP9 (86%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 8.69 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.64 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.48 (2H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 6.97 (2H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 6.92 (1H, t, J=1.8 Hz), 6.84-6.83 (1H, m), 6.68 (1H, t, J=1.8 Hz), 4.87 (1H, br), 3.83 (3H, s), 3.26-3.24 (4H, m), 3.14-3.11 (4H, m), 2.59-2.53 (1H, m), 2.51 (1H, s), 1.22-1.18 (2H, m), 1.01-0.96 (2H, m); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 160.3, 153.4, 151.1, 145.9, 142.1, 138.4, 136.0, 134.6, 133.7, 128.4, 127.6, 116.4, 114.0, 111.4, 106.0, 55.5, 49.1, 45.4, 30.0, 22.9, 5.6; Purity (method A) 97%, t_(R)=14.3 min.

N-(3-Methoxy-5-(2-methyl-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP10)

Method L; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 10:90 to 20:80) to give CSLP10 (65%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.71 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.65 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.50 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.00 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.85 (1H, t, J=2.3 Hz), 6.75 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.68 (1H, t, J=2.3 Hz), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.23-3.21 (4H, m), 3.15-3.12 (2H, m), 3.08-3.06 (4H, m), 2.52 (3H, s), 1.92-1.84 (2H, m), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 160.6, 153.3, 151.4, 146.0, 142.6, 138.2, 135.9, 134.6, 133.8, 128.2, 127.6, 116.2, 112.8, 111.2, 105.8, 55.5, 53.5, 49.8, 45.9, 22.9, 17.3, 12.9; Purity (method A) 98%, t_(R)=14.3 min.

N-(3-Methoxy-5-(2-methyl-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanesulfonamide (CSLP15)

Method L; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 20:80) to give CSLP15 (62%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 8.70 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.64 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.51 (2H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 7.00 (2H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 6.86 (1H, s), 6.77 (1H, s), 6.68 (1H, s), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.31-3.28 (4H, m), 3.22-3.16 (6H, m), 2.52 (3H, s), 1.40 (3H, t, J=7.3 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 160.6, 153.4, 151.0, 146.1, 142.5, 138.2, 135.9, 134.7, 133.7, 128.7, 127.7, 116.5, 112.8, 111.2, 104.8, 55.6, 49.0, 46.1, 45.3, 22.9, 8.3; Purity (method A) 98%, t_(R)=13.9 min.

N-(3-Methoxy-5-(2-methyl-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)propane-2-sulfonamide (CSLP16)

Method L; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP16 (96%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.62 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.81 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.58 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.08 (2H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 6.91 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.84, (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.70 (1H, t, J=1.2 Hz), 3.82 (3H, s), 3.35-3.29 (1H, m), 3.23-3.21 (4H, m), 3.02-3.00 (4H, m), 2.48 (3H, s), 1.35 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 162.2, 154.1, 153.0, 145.9, 143.0, 141.2, 138.5, 136.3, 135.9, 129.1, 128.6, 117.6, 113.4, 111.2, 105.6, 56.0, 53.5, 50.3, 46.3, 22.4, 16.7; Purity (method B) 98%, t_(R)=15.8 min.

N-(3-Methoxy-5-(2-methyl-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP17)

Method L; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP17 (83%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.71 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.65 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.51 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.00 (2H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 6.84 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.74 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.69-6.68 (1H, m), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.28-3.26 (4H, m), 3.13-3.11 (4H, m), 3.05 (2H, d, J=6.3 Hz), 2.52 (3H, s), 2.32 (1H, sep, J=6.9 Hz), 1.10 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 160.6, 153.6, 150.6, 146.0, 142.5, 138.3, 135.9, 134.7, 133.6, 129.2, 127.7, 116.8, 112.7, 111.1, 104.7, 59.5, 55.6, 48.2, 44.6, 24.9, 22.9, 22.5; Purity (method A) 99%, t_(R)=15.8 min.

N-(3-Fluoro-2-methoxy-5-(2-methyl-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)phenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP53)

Method L; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 10:90) to give CSLP53 (90%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 600 MHz) 8.71 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.63 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.50 (2H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 7.34 (1H, s), 7.01 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.88 (1H, dd, J=11.7, 1.4 Hz), 4.08 (3H, d, J=1.4 Hz), 3.23-3.22 (4H, m), 3.12-3.10 (2H, m), 3.08-3.06 (4H, m), 2.53 (3H, s), 1.87 (2H, sex, J=7.6 Hz), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 150 MHz) 154.1 (d, J_(CF)=246.9 Hz), 153.3, 151.5, 146.2 (d, J_(CF)=3.0 Hz), 135.9 (d, J_(CF)=10.4 Hz), 135.8 (d, J_(CF)=8.9 Hz), 134.8, 134. 6, 133.9, 131.0 (d, J_(CF)=5.9 Hz), 128.1, 127.6, 116.2, 114.8, 113.1 (d, J_(CF)=20.7 Hz), 61.6, 53.8, 49.8, 45.9, 23.0, 17.2, 12.9; Purity (method A) 97%, t_(R)=15.4 min.

General Procedure for the Preparation of 3-phenyl-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-2-amines; N-(3-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyemethanesulfonamide (CSLP3), Method M

To a mixture of 141ab (26.0 mg, 0.07 mmol), 18 (29.8 mg, 0.08 mmol), and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (13.4 mg, 0.01 mmol) was added anhydrous DME (1.5 mL) under argon. The reaction was stirred at room temperature for 10 min then 1 M Na₂CO₃ (0.14 mL, 0.14 mmol) was added. The mixture was refluxed for 16 h. After being quenched by the addition of water, the aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (2×15 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 30:70 to 70:30) to afford the coupling product then anhydrous CH₂Cl₂ (3 mL), and trifluoroacetic acid (0.3 mL) were added. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 h. After being quenched with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ (5 mL), CH₂Cl₂ were added, and the layers were separated. The combined organic phases were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 10:90 to 30:70) to give CSLP3 (9.9 mg, 31%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.15 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.62 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.48 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.06 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.92 (1H, s), 6.89 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.83 (1H, s), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.30-3.27 (4H, m), 3.17-3.15 (4H, m), 3.02 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 162.6, 156.4, 151.6, 144.9, 141.5, 141.4, 137.4, 131.2, 128.3, 127.8, 123.1, 118.1, 113.5, 111.2, 106.3, 66.9, 56.0, 45.7, 39.4; Purity (method A) 98%, t_(R)=13.2 min.

N-(3-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyepropane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP6)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP6 (49%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.15 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.62 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.48 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.06 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.92 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.87 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.81 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 3.83 (3H, s), 3.33-3.29 (4H, m), 3.22-3.20 (4H, m), 3.14-3.10 (2H, m), 1.82 (2H, sex, J=7.4 Hz), 1.02 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 161.2, 154.2, 150.8, 145.1, 140.5, 139.1, 136.0, 129.1, 127.7, 126.9, 120.9, 116.4, 112.3, 110.1, 105.1, 55.6, 53.7, 50.0, 45.9, 17.3, 12.9; Purity (method A) 99%, t_(R)=14.6 min.

N-(3-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyeethanesulfonamide (CSLP7)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP7 (30%) as a yellow solid; 41 NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.15 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.61 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.47(2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.04 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.92 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.88 (1H, t, J=2.3 Hz), 6.80 (1H, t, J=2.3 Hz), 3.83 (3H, s), 3.25-3.23 (4H, m), 3.16 (2H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 3.10-3.08 (4H, m), 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 162.6, 156.3, 151.8, 144.9, 141.5, 137.4, 130.9, 128.4, 127.8, 123.1, 118.0, 113.2, 110.9, 106.0, 55.9, 50.0, 46.6, 46.0, 8.5; Purity (method A) 97%, t_(R)=13.7 min.

N-(3-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyepropane-2-sulfonamide (CSLP8)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP8 (31%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.14 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.60 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.45(2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.02 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.93 (1H, s), 6.89 (1H, s), 6.78 (1H, s), 3.82 (3H, s), 3.37-3.30 (1H, m), 3.21-3.19 (4H, m), 3.06-3.04 (4H, m), 1.35 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 162.5, 156.3, 152.0, 144.9, 141.7, 141.4, 137.4, 130.8, 128.4, 127.7, 123.1, 118.0, 113.0, 110.7, 105.9, 55.9, 53.4, 50.3, 46.2, 16.7; Purity (method A) >99%, t_(R)=14.3 min.

N-(3-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropanesulfonamide (CSLP11)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP11 (34%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.15 (1H, s), 7.61 (1H, s), 7.45 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.02 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.95 (1H, s), 6.91 (1H, s), 6.82 (1H, s), 3.83 (3H, s), 3.18-3.16 (4H, m), 3.01-2.99 (4H, m), 2.64-2.61 (1H, m), 1.10-1.07 (2H, m), 0.99-0.97 (2H, m); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 162.4, 156.2, 152.2, 144.9, 141.5, 141.2, 137.4, 130.6, 128.5, 127.7, 123.1, 117.9, 114.3, 111.2, 107.1, 56.0, 50.7, 46.3, 30.6, 5.8; Purity (method A) 97%, t_(R)=13.9 min.

N-(3-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP12)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP12 (29%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.15 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.61 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.46(2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.04 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.90 (1H, s), 6.87 (1H, t, J=2.3 Hz), 6.81 (1H, s), 3.83 (3H, s), 3.22-3.20 (4H, m), 3.06-3.03 (6H, m), 2.24 (1H, sep, J=6.9 Hz), 1.07 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 162.6, 156.3, 152.0, 144.9, 141.5, 141.4, 137.4, 130.8, 128.4, 127.8, 123.1, 118.0, 113.2, 110.8, 106.0, 59.9, 56.0, 50.3, 46.2, 26.1, 22.8; Purity (method A) 99%, t_(R)=15.6 min.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-2-methoxyphenyepropane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP18)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP18 (39%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.12 (1H, s), 7.60 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.56 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.46 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.32 (1H, dd, J=8.6, 1.7 Hz), 7.16 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.03 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.94 (3H, s), 3.21-3.19 (4H, m), 3.06-3.03 (6H, m), 1.84 (2H, sex, J=8.0 Hz), 1.01 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 156.5, 152.7, 152.0, 144.4, 137.5, 131.6, 130.9, 128.6, 127.9, 127.8, 127.7, 125.7, 122.9, 118.0, 113.0, 56.5, 54.6, 50.4, 46.2, 18.3, 13.2; Purity (method A) 98%, t_(R)=14.1 min.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-3-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP19)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP19 (30%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.19(1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.54 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.50 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.08 (2H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.04 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 6.73 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 3.80 (3H, s), 3.41-3.39 (4H, m), 3.35-3.32 (4H, m), 3.16-3.13 (2H, m), 2.09 (3H, s), 1.88 (2H, sex, J=8.0 Hz), 1.07 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 159.7, 156.6, 150.8, 145.0, 140.3, 138.4, 137.6, 131.8, 127.9, 127.6, 125.4, 123.4, 118.4, 114.5, 112.6, 55.9, 55.2, 48.1, 45.0, 18.4, 14.7, 13.2; Purity (method B) 99%, t_(R)=15.9 min.

N-(3-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyl)benzenesulfonamide (CSLP20)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP20 (24%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.23 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.85 (2H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.55 (1H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 7.47 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 7.43 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.38 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.95 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.78 (1H, t, J=1.7 Hz), 6.74 (1H, s), 6.69 (1H, s), 4.55 (2H, br), 3.78 (3H, s), 3.19-3.17 (4H, m), 3.08-3.06 (4H, m); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 160.9, 154.2, 150.8, 144.9, 140.0, 139.1, 138.6, 135.9, 133.1, 129.1, 129.0, 127.6, 127.3, 126.9, 120.8, 116.4, 113.4, 111.2, 106.4, 55.5, 50.0, 45.9; Purity (method A) 97%, t_(R)=15.7 min.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-3-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide (CSLP21)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP21 (50%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.24 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.41 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.09 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.96 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.66 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 3.78 (3H, s), 3.22-3.20 (4H, m), 3.09-3.05 (6H, m), 2.05 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 158.4, 154.3, 150.4, 144.6, 138.9, 136.6, 136.2, 129.4, 127.0, 126.8, 121.3, 121.2, 116.6, 112.9, 109.0, 55.4, 49.4, 45.1, 40.0, 13.9; Purity (method A) 99%, t_(R)=13.1 min.

N-(3-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-5-ethoxyphenyl)propane-2-sulfonamide (CSLP22)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP22 (37%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 600 MHz) 8.14 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.59 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.44(2H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 7.02 (2H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 6.92 (1H, s), 6.88 (1H, t, J=2.1 Hz), 6.76 (1H, s), 4.05 (2H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 3.35-3.32 (1H, m), 3.24-3.22 (4H, m), 3.11-3.09 (4H, m), 1.39 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 1.34 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 161.8, 156.3, 151.8, 144.9, 141.7, 141.3, 137.4, 130.9, 128.3, 127.8, 123.2, 118.0, 112.9, 111.2, 106.4, 64.8, 53.4, 49.3, 45.9, 16.7, 15.1; Purity (method A) 95%, t_(R)=15.2 min.

N-(3-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyl)-1-phenylmethanesulfonamide (CSLP24)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP24 (29%) as a brown solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.16 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.59 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.50(2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.32-7.29 (5H, m), 7.08 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.81-6.80 (1H, m), 6.79-6.77 (2H, m), 4.47 (2H, s), 3.82 (3H, s), 3.31-3.29 (4H, m), 3.19-3.17 (4H, m); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 162.5, 156.4, 151.5, 144.9, 141.7, 141.2, 137.5, 132.2, 131.3, 130.7, 129.6, 129.5, 128.2, 127.9, 123.2, 118.2, 112.9, 110.7, 105.6, 58.6, 55.9, 49.6, 45.7; Purity (method A) 95%, t_(R)=15.9 min.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-3-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)propane-2-sulfonamide (CSLP25)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP25 (39%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 400 MHz) 8.17 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.50 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.43(2H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 7.07 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.01 (2H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 6.69 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 3.77 (3H, s), 3.37 (1H, sep, J=6.9 Hz), 3.21-3.18 (4H, m), 3.06-3.03 (4H, m), 2.09 (3H, s), 1.39 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 100 MHz) 159.6, 156.4, 151.9, 144.9, 140.3, 138.8, 137.5, 130.8, 127.9, 127.7, 125.0, 123.4, 118.0, 114.1, 112.2, 55.9, 54.6, 50.2, 46.1, 17.0, 16.9, 14.8; Purity (method A) 98%, t_(R)=14.3 min.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-2-methylphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP26)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP26 (39%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.13 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.60 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.48 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.44 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.36 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.27 (1H, dd, J=7.7, 1.7 Hz), 7.01 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.19-3.17 (4H, m), 3.13-3.10 (2H, m), 3.21-3.18 (4H, m), 3.04-3.02 (4H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 1.89-1.81 (2H, m), 1.03 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 156.4, 152.0, 144.7, 137.6, 137.5, 137.3, 134.5, 133.0, 128.5, 127.7, 126.9, 122.8, 117.9, 55.4, 50.4, 46.2, 18.4, 18.3, 13.2; Purity (method A) 99%, t_(R)=14.5 min.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)propane-2-sulfonamide (CSLP28)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP28 (33%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz) 8.25 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.68 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.53 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.44 (2H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 7.21 (1H, dd, J=8.2, 1.8 Hz), 7.00-6.97 (3H, m), 4.68 (2H, br), 3.94 (3H, s), 3.34-3.23 (5H, m), 3.13-3.12 (4H, m), 1.40 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 154.6, 150.4, 148.2, 144.7, 136.1, 131.0, 129.7, 127.6, 127.2, 127.0, 124.9, 120.8, 119.9, 116.6, 111.2, 56.0, 52.9, 49.6, 45.5, 16.5; Purity (method B) >99%, t_(R)=15.2 min.

N-(3-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-5-isopropoxyphenyl)propane-2-sulfonamide (CSLP29)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP29 (37%) as a yellow solid; 41 NMR (CD₃OD, 400 MHz) 8.21 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.50-7.47 (3H, m), 6.97 (2H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 6.88 (1H, s), 6.77 (1H, s), 6.71 (1H, s), 5.64 (2H, br), 4.61 (1H, sep, J=6.3 Hz), 3.39-3.33 (1H, m), 3.12-3.10 (4H, m), 2.93-2.91 (4H, m), 1.28-1.24 (12H, m); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 159.3, 150.2, 144.5, 139.9, 139.6, 136.1, 129.6, 127.4, 126.9, 121.3, 116.7, 111.7, 111.6, 106.5, 70.2, 52.6, 49.1, 45.0, 21.9, 16.4; Purity (method A) >99%, t_(R)=17.0 min.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-3-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1-phenylmethanesulfonamide (CSLP31)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP31 (46%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.30 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.46-7.44 (3H, m), 7.37-7.32 (3H, m), 7.28-7.26 (2H, m), 7.20 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.98 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.64 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 4.46 (2H, s), 4.41 (2H, br), 3.80 (3H, s), 3.26-3.24 (4H, m), 3.13-3.11 (4H, m), 1.75 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 158.6, 154.4, 150.5, 145.1, 139.1, 137.2, 135.9, 130.6, 129.4, 129.0, 128.9, 128.4, 127.1, 126.9, 121.0, 118.6, 116.6, 111.8, 105.7, 57.8, 55.5, 49.4, 45.4, 13.4; Purity (method B) 98%, t_(R)=17.1 min.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trifluoromethanesulfonamide (CSLP32)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP32 (6%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 500 MHz) 8.87 (1H, s), 8.18 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.52-7.49 (3H, m), 7.27 (1H, s), 7.04 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.92 (1H, s), 3.73 (3H, s), 3.67-3.33 (4H, m), 3.22 (4H, br); HRMS (ESI-QTOF) m/z: [M+H[⁺ calculated for C₂₃H₂₄F₃N₅O₃S 508.1613; found 508.1625.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-3-chloro-2-methoxyphenyepropane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP35)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP35 (62%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.16 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.60 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.57(1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.46 (2H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.31 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.03 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.93 (3H, s), 3.27-3.25 (4H, m), 3.20-3.12 (6H, m), 1.86 (2H, sex, J=8.0 Hz), 1.03 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 156.4, 151.6, 148.2, 145.3, 137.6, 136.2, 134.7, 130.9, 129.7, 128.4, 127.8, 127.2, 122.0, 121.6, 118.1, 61.7, 55.4, 49.6, 45.8, 18.4, 13.2; Purity (method B) 96%, t_(R)=16.4 min.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-2-methoxybenzyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP36)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP36 (39%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.10 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.57 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.48 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.45-7.40 (3H, m), 7.10 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.02 (2H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 4.28 (2H, s), 3.91 (3H, s), 3.22-3.20 (4H, m), 3.08-3.06 (4H, m), 2.94-2.90 (2H, m), 1.77-1.69 (2H, m), 0.97 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 158.4, 156.6, 151.8, 144.2, 137.5, 131.1, 131.0, 130.8, 130.5, 128.5, 128.0, 127.7, 123.3, 118.0, 112.2, 56.1, 55.2, 50.1, 46.0, 42.8, 18.4, 13.3; Purity (method B) 98%, t_(R)=15.8 min.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-3-fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP37)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP37 (52%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.13 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.58 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.44-7.40 (3H, m), 7.10 (1H, dd, J=12.0, 2.3 Hz), 7.00 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 4.01 (3H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 3.19-3.17 (4H, m), 3.14-3.11(2H, m), 3.04-3.02 (4H, m), 1.88-1.81(2H, m), 1.02 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 156.8 (d, J_(CF)=246.1 Hz), 156.2, 152.0, 145.1, 140.1 (d, J_(CF)=13.5 Hz), 137.5, 134.6 (d, J_(CF)=9.8 Hz), 133.6 (d, J_(CF)=4.9 Hz), 130.6, 128.4, 127.7, 121.8, 119.6, 117.9, 114.4, 62.1 (d, J_(CF)=7.4 Hz), 55.0, 50.3, 46.1, 18.4, 13.2; Purity (method B) 98%, t_(R)=15.9 min.

N-(3-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-5-fluorophenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP38)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP38 (40%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.16 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.60 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.44(2H, d, J=6.9 Hz), 7.13 (1H, s), 7.07 (1H, dt, J=10.3, 2.1 Hz), 7.02 (2H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 6.98 (1H, dt, J=10.0, 2.1 Hz), 3.21-3.19 (4H, m), 3.16-3.13 (2H, m), 3.06-3.04 (4H, m), 1.85-1.79 (2H, m), 1.02 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 165.0 (d, J_(CF)=245.4 Hz), 156.2, 152.0, 145.4 (d, J_(CF)=5.9 Hz), 142.4 (d, J_(CF)=11.8 Hz), 142.3 (d, J_(CF)=8.9 Hz), 137.5, 130.6, 128.4, 127.7, 122.0, 117.9, 116.4, 111.7 (d, J_(CF)=23.7 Hz), 106.6 (d, J_(CF)=26.6 Hz), 54.3, 50.2, 46.1, 18.4, 13.1; Purity (method B) >99%, t_(R)=15.9 min.

N-(3-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-5-chlorophenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP39)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP39 (51%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.16 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.70 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.62-7.61 (2H, m), 7.48 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.45 (1H, dd, J=8.6, 1.7 Hz), 7.05 (2H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 3.31-3.28 (4H, m), 3.15-3.12 (6H, m), 1.92-1.84 (2H, m), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 150 MHz) 155.2, 150.0, 144.5, 135.4, 135.2, 135.1, 129.7, 128.3, 128.1, 127.9, 126.4, 126.2, 125.4, 118.7, 115.8, 54.0, 48.2, 44.8, 17.1, 12.8; Purity (method B) 99%, t_(R)=15.8 min.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-3-chloro-2-methylphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP40)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 10:90 to 15:85) to give CSLP40 (40%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.17 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.63 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.50 (2H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.45 (2H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.07 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.36-3.33 (4H, m), 3.27-3.24 (4H, m), 3.15-3.12 (2H, m), 2.46 (3H, s), 1.90-1.82 (2H, m), 1.05 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 150 MHz) 156.5, 151.2, 145.4, 138.7, 138.3, 137.6, 137.1, 133.3, 131.3, 128.5, 128.4, 127.9, 126.3, 121.5, 118.2, 55.4, 45.3, 18.4, 15.8, 15.7, 13.2; Purity (method B) 98%, t_(R)=16.7 min.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-3-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP41)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 10:90 to 15:85) to give CSLP41(53%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.16 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.63 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.47 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.34 (1H, s), 7.14 (1H, dd, J=9.7, 1.2 Hz), 7.04 (2H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 3.23-3.21 (4H, m), 3.15-3.12 (2H, m), 3.08-3.06 (4H, m), 2.31 (3H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 1.90-1.82 (2H, m), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 163.1 (d, J_(CF)=236.3 Hz), 156.3, 152.0, 145.2, 139.3 (d, J_(CF)=7.4 Hz), 138.3 (d, J_(CF)=9.8 Hz), 137.5, 130.7, 128.5, 127.8, 122.5, 121.9, 121.8 (d, J_(CF)=7.4 Hz), 118.0, 114.1 (d, J_(CF)=23.4 Hz), 55.3, 50.2, 46.1, 18.4, 13.2, 10.2 (d, J_(CF)=4.9 Hz) ; Purity (method B) >99%, t_(R)=15.9 min.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-2-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP42)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 10:90 to 15:85) to give CSLP42 (53%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 600 MHz) 8.13 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.59 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 7.43 (1H, d, J=1.4 Hz), 7.11 (1H, s), 7.03 (2H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 3.82 (3H, s), 3.24-3.23 (4H, m), 3.18-3.16 (2H, m), 3.11-3.09 (4H, m), 2.36 (3H, s), 1.86 (2H, sex, J=7.6 Hz), 1.03 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 150 MHz) 156.4, 151.8, 150.8, 144.6, 137.5, 135.1, 133.9, 132.7, 131.0, 128.7, 128.4, 127.8, 123.0, 121.2, 118.0, 61.2, 55.2, 49.9, 45.9, 18.4, 16.4, 13.2; Purity (method A) 97%, t_(R)=15.1 min.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-2,3-dimethoxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP43)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP43 (49%) as a yellow solid; 41 NMR (CD₃OD, 600 MHz) 8.14 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.62 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.47(2H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 7.20 (1H, d, J=1.4 Hz), 7.04 (2H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 6.94 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 3.01 (3H, s), 3.90(3H, s), 3.26-3.24 (4H, m), 3.13-3.10 (6H, m), 1.84 (2H, sex, J=7.6 Hz), 1.02 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 150 MHz) 156.4, 154.6, 151.7, 144.7, 141.2, 137.5, 134.8, 132.8, 131.1, 128.4, 127.8, 123.1, 118.1, 115.8, 110.6, 61.4, 56.6, 54.8, 49.7, 45.8, 18.4, 13.2; Purity (method A) 98%, t_(R)=14.9 min.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-2,3-dimethylphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP45)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP45 (44%) as a yellow solid; 41 NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.14 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.62 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.48(2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.31 (1H, s), 7.24 (1H, s), 7.05 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 3.27-3.25 (4H, m), 3.13-3.08 (6H, m), 2.37 (3H, s), 2.34 (3H, s), 1.90-1.84 (2H, m), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 156.5, 151.7, 144.6, 140.5, 137.4, 136.9, 136.7, 134.3, 131.0, 129.6, 128.4, 127.8, 125.7, 122.9, 118.0, 55.2, 49.9, 45.9, 20.8, 18.4, 14.7, 13.3; Purity (method A) 98%, t_(R)=15.2 min.

5-(4-(Piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-3-(1-(propylsulfonyl)indolin-6-yl)pyridin-2-amine (CSLP46)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 10:90) to give CSLP46 (38%) as a yellow solid; 41 NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.27 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.55 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.47-7.43 (3H, m), 7.29 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.13 (1H, dd, J=7.7, 1.2 Hz), 6.98 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 4.66 (2H, br), 4.09 (2H, t, J=8.6 Hz), 3.22-3.18 (6H, m), 3.09-3.04 (6H, m), 1.94-1.86 (2H, m), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 154.4, 150.7, 144.9, 143.0, 138.0, 136.1, 130.7, 129.4, 127.7, 127.0, 125.9, 123.6, 121.4, 116.5, 113.5, 51.3, 50.5, 49.9, 45.8, 27.8, 16.7, 13.1; Purity (method A) 98%, t_(R)=15.4 min.

5-(4-(Piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-3-(4-(propylsulfonyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazin-6-yl)pyridin-2-amine (CSLP47)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP47 (56%) as a pale yellow solid; 41 NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.13 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.71 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.60 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.48 (2H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.19 (1H, dd, J=8.3, 2.3 Hz), 7.07-7.03 (3H, m), 4.34 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 3.88 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 3.30-3.24 (6H, m), 3.17-3.15 (4H, m), 1.85 (2H, sex, J=8.0 Hz), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 156.5, 152.0, 147.6, 144.4, 137.4, 131.4, 130.8, 128.5, 127.7, 126.9, 126.0, 124.1, 123.0, 119.5, 117.9, 66.2, 54.9, 50.4, 46.2, 45.2, 18.2, 13.2; Purity (method A) >99%, t_(R)=15.5 min.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-2-hydroxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP48)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP48 (18%) as a yellow solid; 41 NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.11 (1H, s), 7.59 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.50-7.48 (3H, m), 7.20(1H, dd, J=8.6, 2.3 Hz), 7.07 (2H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.00 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 3.39-3.37 (4H, m), 3.30-3.29 (4H, m), 3.08-3.05 (2H, m), 1.91-1.84 (2H, m), 1.02 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); HRMS (ESI-QTOF) m/z: [M+M]⁺ calculated for C₂₄H₂₉N₅O₃S 468.2064; found 468.2071; Purity (method A) 95%, t_(R)=13.2 min.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-2,3-diethoxyphenyepropane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP49)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP49 (38%) as a yellow solid; 41 NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.25 (1H, s), 7.57 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.46 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.24 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 6.99 7.57 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.78 (1H, s), 4.85 (2H, br), 4.22(2H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 4.10 (2H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 3.45 (4H, br), 3.34 (4H, br), 3.13-3.10 (2H, m), 1.92-1.85 (2H, m), 1.47 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 1.42 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 1.03 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); HRMS (ESI-QTOF) m/z: [M+H[⁺ calculated for C₂₈H₃₈N₅O₄S 540.2639; found 540.26450; Purity (method A) 96%, t_(R)=17.0 min.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-3-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)benzenesulfonamide (CSLP51)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP51 (38%) as a yellow solid; 41 NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.15 (1H, s), 7.74 (2H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.62 (1H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 7.52 (1H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 7.48-7.44 (3H, m), 7.08 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.72 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 6.69 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 3.69 (3H, s), 3.44-3.42 (4H, m), 3.38-3.36 (4H, m), 1.72 (3H, s); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 125 MHz) 159.4, 156.4, 150.7, 144.9, 141.8, 140.1, 137.9, 137.5, 134.0, 131.8, 130.2, 128.2, 127.9, 127.6, 126.4, 123.2, 118.4, 115.4, 113.6, 55.8, 47.9, 44.9, 14.2; Purity (method A) 99%, t_(R)=15.9 min.

N-(7-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]dioxin-5-yl)propane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP52)

This compound was synthesized by using Method J followed by Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP52 (37%) as a light brown solid; 41 NMR (CD₃OD, 600 MHz) 8.12 (1H, s), 7.58 (1H, d, J=1.4 Hz), 7.48 (2H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 7.12 (1H, s), 7.06 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.85 (1H, s), 4.38-4.37 (2H, m), 4.32-4.31 (2H, m), 3.36-3.34 (4H, m), 3.27-3.25 (4H, m), 3.09 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 1.86 (2H, sex, J=7.6 Hz), 1.03 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 150 MHz) 156.5, 151.1, 145.8, 144.6, 137.4, 137.3, 131.6, 131.5, 128.2, 128.0, 127.9, 122.8, 118.3, 117.7, 115.5, 66.0, 65.6, 54.7, 45.3, 30.7, 18.4, 13.2; Purity (method A) 98%, t_(R)=14.2 min.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-3-ethoxy-2-methylphenyl)-1-phenylmethanesulfonamide (CSLP54)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP54 (63%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.18 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.51 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.48 (2H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.40-7.37 (2H, m), 7.35-7.34 (3H, m), 7.05 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.93 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 6.65 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 4.48 (2H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 3.97 (2H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 3.31-3.29 (4H, m), 3.19-3.17 (4H, m), 1.93 (3H, s), 1.37 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 158.1, 154.4, 150.3, 145.2, 139.0, 137.1, 135.9, 130.6, 129.7, 129.1, 128.9, 128.4, 127.1, 127.0, 121.0, 117.9, 116.8, 112.2, 105.6, 63.8, 57.6, 49.1, 45.2, 14.7, 13.3; Purity (method A) >99%, t_(R)=17.2 min.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-3-ethoxy-2-methoxyphenyepropane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP56)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP56 (52%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 600 MHz) 8.24 (1H, s), 7.70 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.52 (2H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 7.10 (1H, s), 7.06 (2H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 6.91 (1H, s), 4.08 (2H, q, J=6.9 Hz), 3.88 (3H, s), 3.30-3.29 (4H, m), 3.18-3.17 (4H, m), 2.74-2.69 (1H, m), 2.67-2.62 (1H, m), 1.46-1.42 (1H, m), 1.41-1.36 (4H, m), 0.77 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz); ¹³C NMR* (CD₃OD, 150 MHz) 156.7, 151.6, 151.0, 149.2, 145.2, 139.2, 131.0, 128.7, 128.6, 127.9, 127.8, 121.3, 118.1, 116.0, 113.7, 65.9, 56.6, 55.4, 45.6, 18.2, 15.1, 13.2; Purity (method A) 95%, t_(R)=14.5 min. *One of ¹³C NMR peak was hidden in CD₃OD peaks due to low sample concentration.

3-(8-Fluoro-4-(propylsulfonyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazin-6-yl)-5-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-2-amine (CSLP57)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 10:90 to 15:85) to give CSLP57 (50%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.15 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.61 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.54 (1H, s), 7.48 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.09 (1H, dd, J=10.9, 1.7 Hz), 7.05 (2H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 4.40 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 3.93 (2H, t, J=4.6 Hz), 3.30-3.23 (6H, m), 3.11-3.09 (2H, m), 1.90-1.82 (2H, m), 1.06 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 150 MHz) 154.4, 152.1 (d, J_(CF)=246.1 Hz), 150.6, 135.9, 134.6 (d, J_(CF)=13.5 Hz), 129.7 (d, J_(CF)=7.4 Hz), 129.4, 127.8, 127.0, 126.4, 119.8, 117.4, 116.5, 112.2 (d, J_(CF)=18.5 Hz), 65.3, 55.0, 49.7, 45.6, 44.0, 17.1, 12.9; Purity (method B) >99%, t_(R)=16.8 min.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(3-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-3-fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP58)

Method M; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 5:95 to 15:85) to give CSLP58 (48%) as a pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CD₃OD, 500 MHz) 8.18 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.64 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.42 (1H, d, J=1.4 Hz), 7.30 (1H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 7.15-7.13 (2H, m), 7.07 (1H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 6.94(1H, dd, J=8.2, 2.1 Hz), 4.01 (3H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 3.28-3.27 (4H, m), 3.15-3.11 (6H, m), 1.89-1.82 (2H, m), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CD₃OD, 150 MHz) 156.9, 156.8 (d, J_(CF)=246.9 Hz), 153.3, 145.8, 140.2 (d, J_(CF)=11.8 Hz), 140.0, 138.1, 134.5 (d, J_(CF)=8.9 Hz), 133.6 (d, J_(CF)=5.9 Hz), 130.8, 128.9, 121.7, 119.6, 119.5, 116.5, 115.6, 114.5 (d, J_(CF)=19.2 Hz), 62.1 (d, J_(CF)=7.4 Hz), 55.0, 50.1, 46.0, 18.4, 13.2; Purity (method B) >99%, t_(R)=16.5 min.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-2-methoxyphenyepropane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP30)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 2.5:97.5 to 5:95) to give CSLP30 (60%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.32 (1H, s), 8.08 (1H, s), 7.88 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.82 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.66-7.60 (3H, m), 7.24 (1H, dd, J=8.3, 2.9 Hz), 7.03 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.95 (1H, s), 4.83 (2H, br), 3.95 (3H, s), 3.10-3.06 (5H, m), 1.91-1.84 (2H, m), 1.03 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 155.9, 148.8, 145.6, 141.2, 139.8, 136.4, 131.2, 130.4, 130.0, 126.9, 125.6, 125.4, 124.8, 121.0, 120.3, 120.3, 111.4, 50.0, 53.7, 44.5, 17.2, 12.9; Purity (method B) 96%, t_(R)=17.7 min.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP33)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 50:50 to 80:20) to give CSLP33 (22%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.24 (1H, dd, J=7.7, 1.7 Hz), 8.05 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.69-7.66 (3H, m), 7.57 (1H, td, J=7.4, 1.2 Hz), 7.42 (1H, dd, J=7.4, 1.2 Hz), 7.29 (1H, dd, J=8.2, 2.3 Hz), 6.99 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.83 (1H, s), 4.84 (2H, br), 3.93 (3H, s), 3.11-3.08 (2H, m), 2.79 (3H, s), 1.87 (2H, sex, J=8.0 Hz), 1.03 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 155.7, 148.6, 146.8, 140.4, 139.6, 138.3, 133.4, 133.2, 130.3, 129.0, 128.1, 126.8, 125.5, 125.0, 119.9, 119.3, 111.4, 56.0, 53.9, 43.5, 17.2, 12.8; Purity (method B) 95%, t_(R)=18.0 mM.

N-(5-(2-Amino-5-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-2-methoxyphenyepropane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP34)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (MeOH/CH₂Cl₂, 2.5:97.5 to 5:95) to give CSLP34 (83%) as a yellow solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.35 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.98 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.72(2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.66 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.60 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.20-7.24 (1H, m), 7.03(1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.90 (1H, s), 4.84 (2H, br), 3.95 (3H, s), 3.09-3.06 (5H, m), 1.88 (2H, sex, J=8.0 Hz), 1.03 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 156.1, 148.8, 145.9, 143.7, 138.5, 136.4, 130.4, 128.1, 127.0, 126.8, 125.6, 125.3, 120.9, 120.2, 111.3, 56.0, 53.8, 44.6, 17.2, 12.9; Purity (method B) 97%, t_(R)=17.5 mM.

N-(3-(2-Amino-5-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-5-methoxyphenyl)propane-1-sulfonamide (CSLP44)

Method J; purified by column chromatography on silica gel (EtOAc/hexane, 40:60 to 80:20) to give CSLP44 (55%) as a white solid; ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 500 MHz) 8.35 (1H, d, J=1.4 Hz), 8.09 (1H, s), 7.88 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.82 (1H, d, J=7.6 Hz), 7.64-7.62 (2H, m), 7.19 (1H, s), 6.88 (1H, d, J=4.8 Hz), 6.80 (1H, s), 4.87 (2H, br), 3.85 (3H, s), 3.16-3.14 (2H, m), 3.11 (3H, s), 1.89 (2H, sex, J=7.6 Hz), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.6 Hz); ¹³C NMR (CDCl₃, 125 MHz) 161.3, 155.6, 145.9, 141.3, 139.8, 139.6, 139.1, 136.3, 131.2, 130.1, 125.6, 125.5, 124.8, 121.0, 112.2, 110.5, 105.3, 55.6, 53.8, 44.5, 17.3, 12.9; Purity (method B) 98%, t_(R)=17.4 min.

EXAMPLE 2

Receptor Interacting Protein Kinase 2 (RIPK2) Enzyme Assay

Recombinant RIPK2 protein (20 ng per reaction) is diluted in the reaction buffer consisting of 40 mM Tris (pH 7.5); 20 mM MgCl₂; 0.1 mg/ml BSA; 50 μM DTT. Diluted protein is added to low volume white 384 well plates (2 μL/well). Inhibitors are diluted in reaction buffer (final 25% DMSO), 1 μL is added to each well and incubated 5 min at room temperature. Reactions are initiated by the addition of 2 μL of 100 μM ATP and 1 mg/ml RS repeat peptide (SignalChem) in the reaction buffer. Plates are sealed with plastic coverslips and incubated at room temperature for 2 h. Reactions are stopped by the addition of 5 μL of ADP-Glo reagent (Promega) and ADP generation reaction is performed for 40 min at room temperature. Luminescence signal is generated by the addition of 10 μL of Kinase detection reagent (Promega) for 30 min at room temperature Luminescence signals are determined using appropriate luminescence plate-reader (typical integration time 0.3-1 sec). To calculate percent inhibition, average background signal is subtracted from test well and maximal signal wells. Inhibition, %=(1−(test signal/maximal signal))*100. The percent inhibition at a specified concentration is determined or IC₅₀ values are calculated based on a dose range of inhibitor concentrations using non-linear regression in GraphPad Prism software.

Activin-Like Kinase 2 (ALK2) Enzyme Assay

Enzyme inhibitory activity was evaluated in a standard kinase enzyme assay by incubating human ALK2 with the protein substrate casein (1 mg/mL) and γ-³³ATP (10 μM) in the presence of various concentrations of test compounds (10 nM-100 μM). After 30 min the amount of ³³P-casein was determined. A plot of inhibitor concentration verses % activity was constructed and from this plot an IC₅₀ value was determined.

NOD2 Cell Signaling Assay.

HEK-Blue cells expressing human NOD2 and NFkB-SAEP reporter (Invivogen) are seeded into 96 well clear plates at 7.5×10³ cells per well in 100 μL of DMEM media supplemented with 10% FBS and 1% antibiotic-antimycotic mix. Cells are allowed to attach for 48 h in 5% CO₂ tissue culture incubator at 37° C. On the morning of the experiment, media in the wells is replaced with 100 pt of HEK-Blue detection media (Invivogen). Cells are treated with the inhibitors, diluted in DMSO (0.5 μL per well) for 15 min in 5% CO₂ tissue culture incubator at 37° C. After that, cells are stimulated by the addition of 1 ng/well L18-MDP (Invivogen). Cells are incubated in 5% CO₂ tissue culture incubator at 37° C. for 8 h and absorbance, corresponding to the SEAP in the media, is determined in Wallac3V plate reader (Perkin Elmer). Inhibition, %=(1−((sample signal-unstimulated and DMSO treated cells)/(L18-MDP stimulated and DMSO treated cells−unstimulated and DMSO treated cells)))*100. IC₅₀ values are calculated based on a dose range of inhibitor concentrations using non-linear regression in GraphPad Prism software.

Inhibition of RIPK2 and ALK2 Enzyme Activities and NOD2 Cell Signaling by Compounds.

Prepared compounds were evaluated for their ability to inhibit RIPK2 and ALK2 enzyme activities and NOD2 cellular signaling using the methods described above. The percent inhibition at a specified concentration or IC₅₀ values for inhibition of RIPK2 enzyme and NOD2 cellular signaling by the compounds are shown in Table 1. IC₅₀ values for inhibition of ALK2 enzyme activity by the compounds are also shown in Table 1.

TABLE 1 IC₅₀ (nM) Conc. % RIPK2 Enzyme HEKBlue Compound (nM) Inhibition RIPK2 ALK2 RIPK2 CSLP1 500 NI^(a) NI NI >1000 CSLP2 250 39 >100 >10 >1000 CSLP3 >10 >1 >100 CSLP6 >10 >1 >100 CSLP7 >10 >100 CSLP8 >10 >1 >100 CSLP9 500 76 >1000 CSLP10 500 84 >100 >10 >1000 CSLP11 >10 >100 CSLP12 >10 >1 >100 CSLP14 500 86 >100 >10 >1000 CSLP15 500 73 >100 >10 >1000 CSLP16 500 85 >10 >100 >100 CSLP17 500 86 >10 >10 >1000 CSLP18 >10 >1000 >100 CSLP19 NI >100 >1000 CSLP20 >1 >1 >10 CSLP21 NI >100 >1000 CSLP22 >10 >100 >10 CSLP24 >100 >1 >100 CSLP25 NI >1000 >1000 CSLP26 >100 >1000 >1000 CSLP28 >10 >1000 >100 CSLP29 >100 NI >100 CSLP30 >100 >10000 >1000 CSLP31 NI >10 >100 CSLP33 NI NI NI CSLP34 >100 >10000 >1000 CSLP35 >10 >100 >10 CSLP36 >100 >100 >1000 CSLP37 >10 >100 >10 CSLP38 >10 >10 >100 CSLP39 >10 >1000 >1000 CSLP40 >100 >100 >1000 CSLP41 >100 NI >100 CSLP42 >10 >100 >100 CSLP43 >10 >10 >1 CSLP44 >10 >100 >1000 CSLP45 >100 >100 >100 CSLP46 >100 NI >1000 CSLP47 >10 NI >1000 CSLP48 >10 >100 >1000 CSLP49 NI NI NI CSLP51 NI >1000 >1000 CSLP52 >100 NI >1000 CSLP53 >1000 NI >1000 CSLP54 NI >1000 >1000 CSLP55 >10 >10 >100 CSLP56 NI NI NI CSLP57 >100 >1000 >100 CSLP58 >10 >100 >10 ^(a)NI: no inhibition observed. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A compound demonstrating protein kinase inhibitory activity and having a structure of:

wherein R₁ is H,

R₂ is H, SO₂Me, SO₂i—Pr, SO₂CF₃, or

R₃ is H, Cl, Me, NH₂, NHMe, NHSO₂Me₃, or NMe₂; R₄ is H, F, Cl, OMe, OEt, O-n-Pr, O-i-Pr, OPh, or OCF₃; R₅ is H, Me, Et, Pr, i-Pr, OMe, OEt, O-n-Pr, O-i-Pr, OCF₃, Cl, or F; R₆ is H, Me, or Et; R₇ is Me, Et, n-Pr, i-Pr, CF₃, CF₂Et, CH₂Ph, or Ph; n is 0 or 1; and wherein Me is methyl, Et is ethyl, i-Pr is isopropyl, and Ph is phenyl.
 2. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the compound of claim 1 and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, adjuvant, carrier, buffer, stabilizer, or mixture thereof.
 3. The compound demonstrating protein kinase inhibitory activity of claim 1 wherein the compound has a structure of:


4. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the compound of claim 3 and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, adjuvant, carrier, buffer, stabilizer, or mixture thereof.
 5. A compound demonstrating NOD2 cellular signaling inhibitory activity and having a structure of:

wherein R₁ is H,

R₂ is H, SO₂Me, SO₂i-Pr, SO₂CF₃, or

R₃ is H, Cl, Me, NH₂, NHMe, NHSO₂Me₃, or NMe₂; R₄ is H, F, Cl, OMe, OEt, O-n-Pr, O-i-Pr, OPh, or OCF₃; R₅ is H, Me, Et, Pr, i-Pr, OMe, OEt, O-n-Pr, O-i-Pr, OCF₃, Cl, or F; R₆ is H, Me, or Et; R₇ is Me, Et, n-Pr, i-Pr, CF₃, CF₂Et, CH₂Ph, or Ph; n is 0 or 1; and wherein Me is methyl, Et is ethyl, i-Pr is isopropyl, and Ph is phenyl.
 6. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the compound of claim 5 and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, adjuvant, carrier, buffer, stabilizer, or mixture thereof.
 7. The compound demonstrating NOD2 cellular signaling inhibitory activity of claim 5 wherein the compound has a structure of:


8. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the compound of claim 7 and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, adjuvant, carrier, buffer, stabilizer, or mixture thereof. 